The fifth edition of Understanding Structures remains the most accessible introduction to structural engineering for undergraduate students of civil engineering‎,‎ building‎,‎ surveying and architecture‎.‎ It introduces you to structural analysis‎,‎ materials and design‎,‎ illustrating each stage with a wealth of examples‎,‎ so that you can understand the real‎-life applications of your knowledge‎.‎ Understanding Structures ‎- Features a wealth of high quality illustrations and diagrams ‎- Includes end‎-of‎-chapter summaries and exercises to reinforce and test your knowledge ‎- Uses an enhanced student‎-friendly page layout The fifth edition is fully up to date with the Eurocodes‎,‎ and is an ideal introductory text for students of engineering and construction wanting to understand structural analysis‎,‎ materials and design‎.‎ Solutions to the end of chapter questions are available on the book‎'‎s companion website at www‎.‎palgrave‎.‎com/engineering/seward