This book is primarily aimed at students of architecture and civil engineering. In 10 chapters, it provides the static relationships of various types of structures as well as planning and decision-making aids for structural design. It also covers the preliminary sizing of these structures. Contents include: structures - general, single-span beams (bending beams, truss beams, under-tensioned beams), multi-span beams, frames, arch structures, beam grids, space trusses, folded structures, shells, suspension constructions, bracing of buildings, preliminary sizing.