Intended for Strength of Materials, Introduction to Structural Principles, and Structural Statics courses at the undergraduate level; recommends basic knowledge of algebraic manipulations and trigonometric functions, but requires no calculus. Written from an architectural structural perspective, this well-organized study on building construction guides students through the analytical thought process required to make an informed structural analysis; rich with applications, it suggests numerous hands-on class projects to bring concepts to life. This is the most accessible text on the market.