Structural Analysis

Structural Analysis, 10th Edition, presents the theory and applications of structural analysis as it applies to trusses, beams, and frames. Through its student-friendly, clear organization, the text emphasizes developing the ability to model and analyze a structure in preparation for professional practice. The text is designed to ensure students taking their first course in this subject understand some of the more important classical methods of structural analysis, in order to obtain a better understanding of how loads are transmitted through a structure, and how the structure will deform under load. The large number of problems cover realistic situations involving various levels of difficulty. The updated 10th edition features 30% new problems and an expanded discussion of structural modeling, specifically the importance of modeling a structure so it can be used in computer analysis. Newly added material includes anupdate to the ASCE/SEI 2106 specifications, a discussion of catenary cables, and further clarification for drawing moment and deflection diagrams for beams and frames.

Includes index.

Previous edition: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2015.

1. Types of structures and loads -- 2. Analysis of statically determinate structures -- 3. Analysis of statically determinate trusses -- 4. Internal loadings developed in structural members -- 5. Cables and arches -- 6. Influence lines for statically determinate structures -- 7. Deflections -- 8. Deflections using energy methods -- 9. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by the force method -- 10. Displacement method of analysis : slope-deflection equations -- 11. Displacement method of analysis : moment distribution -- 12. Approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures -- 13. Beams and frames having nonprismatic members -- 14. Truss analysis using the stiffness method -- 15. Beam analysis using the stiffness method -- 16. Plane frame analysis using the stiffness method -- 17. Structural modeling and computer analysis -- Appendix A. Matrix algebra for structural analysis -- Preliminary and fundamental problem solutions -- Answers to selected problems -- Index.