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Engel breaks down structure based on how forces are transmitted through space:
For architects, structural engineers, and architecture students, few books hold the mythic status of . First published in 1967 (and later republished as Tragsysteme/Structure Systems ), this 350-page visual compendium is often called the "Atlas of Structural Logic." Unlike standard textbooks that bury readers in complex math, Engel’s masterpiece uses an extraordinary system of abstract diagrams to explain how buildings stand up.
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First published in 1983, "Structure Systems" has become a classic reference book that has been widely adopted in architectural and engineering schools worldwide. The book is written by Heino Engel, a German architect and engineer who has extensive experience in teaching and practicing architecture and structural engineering. The book's primary focus is on the systematic analysis of structural systems, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding the behavior of various structural types.
