Description
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Structural Analysis, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and well--integrated presentation of the foundational principles of structural analysis. It presents a rigorous treatment of the underlying theory and a broad spectrum of example problems to illustrate practical applications.
Table of ContentsPart One: Orientation 1
Chapter 1: Introduction 3
Chapter 2: Basic Concepts of Structural Analysis 47
Part Two: Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures 75
Chapter 3: Reactions 77
Chapter 4: Member Forces in Planar Trusses and Space Frameworks 112
Chapter 5: Member Forces in Beams and Frames 151
Chapter 6: Influence Lines and Maximum Load Effects 192
Part Three: Elastic Deflections of Structures 231
Chapter 7: Elastic Deflections of Trusses and Frameworks 233
Chapter 8: Elastic Deflections of Beam and Frame Structures 259
Part Four: Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures 315
Chapter 9: More Basic Concepts of Structural Analysis 317
Chapter 10: Method of Consistent Deformations (and Other Compatibility Methods) 334
Chapter 11: Slope Deflection Method (and Other Equilibrium Methods) 384
Chapter 12: Moment Distribution Method 414
Part Five: Matrix Methods of Analysis 445
Chapter 13: Member Force-Deformation Relations 447
Chapter 14: Stiffness Method 465
Chapter 15: Flexibility Method 519
Appendix 545
Answers to Selected Problems 546
Index 561
