James D Ambrose

Simplified Design of Building Structures

This book is full of examples of what designers can do once they learn the basics. This book presents an overview of the structural design process for designers with limited backgrounds in engineering analysis and mathematics. Included is information on structural systems and materials, the developm...

Simplified Design of Reinforced Concrete (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides)

The updated version of this classic text explains the principles involved in the design of concrete structure buildings and summarizes the primary requirements of current building codes. Developed for self-study use as well as classroom instruction, this book requires little mathematical or engineer...

Simplified Design of Building Foundations, 2nd Edition

A fast guide to solving common design problems in building foundations, now in a new edition. Includes new material on settlements, soil modification, pole foundations, braced excavations, waterfront foundations, and slope stabilization. Written for those without full training as structural or desig...

Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders

The definitive reference for design and construction-in an updated edition!Entering its seventh decade as the industry leader, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders remains the reference of choice for designers and constructors. This new Tenth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated t...

Building Structures

The comprehensive reference on the basics of structural analysis and design, now updated with the latest considerations of building technology Structural design is an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult to learn. While structural engineers do the detailed consul...

Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders

The classic reference for structural design and construction—completely revised and updated Approaching its eighth decade as the industry leader, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders remains the reference of choice for designers and constructors. This new Eleventh Edition is thoroughl...

Yankee Sullivan

Yankee Sullivan (James Ambrose) (c. March 10, 1811 May 31, 1856), also known as Frank Murray and James Sullivan, was a bare-knuckle fighter and boxer.

Building Construction: Interior Systems

Building Construction: Site and Below-Grade Systems

Building Construction and Design

Building Engineering and Systems Design

Building Construction: Enclosure Systems

Simplified Design of Building Foundations

Simplified Design of Building Trusses for Architects and Builders

Building Structures Primer