1.Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down – J. E. Gordon
A timeless, accessible classic that explains structural principles through real-world stories and humor.
2.Structural Analysis – Russell C. Hibbeler
A widely used university text covering statically determinate/indeterminate structures, frames, and dynamic loads, with clear explanations and worked examples.
3.Steel Design (7th Ed) – William T. Segui & Sayed M. Soleimani (Cengage)
An up-to-date guide aligned with the AISC manual (16th ed), covering both LRFD and ASD, with SI and US units.
4.Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain – Budynas & Sadegh (9th Ed, 2020)
The ultimate reference for stress analysis formulas—covering beams, plates, shells, dynamic loads, and more
5.The Structural Engineer’s Pocket Book – Fiona Cobb (3rd Ed)
A compact reference by a practicing UK engineer, packed with design tables, code snippets, and best-practice guidance