Structural analysis

This book provides students with a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of structural analysis as it applies to trusses, beams, and frames. Emphases are placed on teaching readers to both model and analyze a structure. Chapter topics include types of structures and loads, analysis of statically determinate structures, analysis of statically determinate trusses, internal loadings developed in structural members, cables and arches, influence lines for statically determinate structures, approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures, deflections, analysis of statically indeterminate structures by the force method, displacement method of analysis: slope-deflection equations, displacement method of analysis: moment distribution, analysis of beams and frames consisting of nonprismatic members, truss analysis using the stiffness method, beam analysis using the stiffness method, and plane frame analysis using the stiffness method. For individuals planning for a career as structural engineers. -- From product description.

Includes index.

Types of structures and loads -- Analysis of statically determinate structures -- Analysis of statically determinate trusses -- Internal loadings developed in structural members -- Cables and arches -- Influence lines for statically determinate structures -- Approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures -- Deflections using energy methods -- Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by the force method -- Displacement method of analysis : slope-deflection equations -- Displacement method of analysis : moment distribution -- Beams and frames having nonprismatic members -- Truss analysis using the stiffness method -- Beam analysis using the stiffness method -- Plane frame analysis using the stiffness method -- Appendix : Matrix algebra for structural analysis.