Basic Engineering Calculations for Contractors

Preface.

Chapters 1 - Fundamentals.

Materials.

Chapter 2 - Wood.

Chapter 3 - Steel.

Chapter 4 - Concrete.

Chapter 5 - Masonry.

Loads and Codes.

Chapter 6 - Codes, Specifications and References.

Chapter 7 - Dead and Live Loads.

Chapter 8 - Roof Loads.

Chapter 9 - Wind Loads.

Analysis.

Chapter 10 - Forces.

Chapter 11 - Deflections.

Wood Members.

Chapter 12 - Wood Joists.

Chapter 13 - Wood Trusses.

Chapter 14 - Wood Headers.

Steel Members.

Chapter 15 - Steel Beams.

Chapter 16 - Steel Lintels.

Concrete Memebers.

Chapter 17 - Concrete Slabs.

Chapter 18 - Concrete Footings.

Chapter 19 - Concrete Walls.

Glossary.