This second edition is a companion to the more recent Eurocode third edition.
Although small in size, this book contains the facts and figures needed for preliminary design whether in the office or on-site. Based on UK conventions, it is split into 14 sections including geotechnics, structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber, and includes a section on sustainability covering general concepts, materials, actions and targets for structural engineers.
Fiona Cobb is a Consulting Engineer with Price & Myers in the UK. She was awarded the ACE Young Consultant of the Year in 2007.