Structural Analysis: Using Classical and Matrix Methods [Hardcover]

James K. Nelson Jr. (Author), Jack C. McCormac (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0471402737 | ISBN-13: 978-0471402732 | Edition: 3

James Nelson and Jack McCormac presnet elementary analysis methods and principles along with the latest computational software, so you can develop a thorough understanding of both the behavior of structural systems under load and the toolks engineers use to anlyze those systems. You'll explore both statically determinate and statically inderterminate structures, and gain valuable experience with professional software, such as SAP2000. Throughout the text, hands-on examples and problems illustrate key concepts and give you the opportunity to apply what you've learned.

Highlight of the Third Edition
* Improved and expanded examples provide greater clarity.
* A CD, packaged with this text, includes the educational version of SAP2000 structural analysis software.
* The data files for the computer examples worked using SAP2000 are now included on the CD-ROM.
* The authors use matrix notation and methods of equation solving in many examples to facilitate solving the equations.
* Expanded chapters on matrix methods for structural analysis now include a finite element formulation.
* Extensively revised chapters on Reactions, Shearing Force and Bending Moment, Deflection and Angles Changes, and Energy Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures reflect current thinking and needs.
* Updated coverage of Structural Loads and System Loading and Behavior includes the provisions of ASCE 7-98 and reference to the IBC 2000 building code.

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From the Back Cover

James Nelson and Jack McCormac presnet elementary analysis methods and principles along with the latest computational software, so you can develop a thorough understanding of both the behavior of structural systems under load and the toolks engineers use to anlyze those systems. You'll explore both statically determinate and statically inderterminate structures, and gain valuable experience with professional software, such as SAP2000. Throughout the text, hands-on examples and problems illustrate key concepts and give you the opportunity to apply what you've learned.

Highlight of the Third Edition
* Improved and expanded examples provide greater clarity.
* A CD, packaged with this text, includes the educational version of SAP2000 structural analysis software.
* The data files for the computer examples worked using SAP2000 are now included on the CD-ROM.
* The authors use matrix notation and methods of equation solving in many examples to facilitate solving the equations.
* Expanded chapters on matrix methods for structural analysis now include a finite element formulation.
* Extensively revised chapters on Reactions, Shearing Force and Bending Moment, Deflection and Angles Changes, and Energy Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures reflect current thinking and needs.
* Updated coverage of Structural Loads and System Loading and Behavior includes the provisions of ASCE 7-98 and reference to the IBC 2000 building code.

About the Author

Jack C. McCormac is Alumni Distinguished Professor o Civil Engineering, Emeritus at Clemson University. He holds a BS in civil engineering from the Citadel, an MS in civil engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Doctor of Letters from Clemson University. His contributions to engineering education and the engineering profession have been recognized by many, including the American Society for Engineering Education, the American Institute of Steel Construction, and the American Concrete Institute. Professor McCormac was included in the International Who's Who in Engineering, and was named by the Engineering News-Record as one of the top 125 engineers or architects in the world in the last 125 years for his contributions to the construction industry. He was one of only two educators living in the world today to receive this honor.

Professor McCormac belongs to the American Society of Civil Engineers and served as the principal civil engineering grader for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying for many years. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (January 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471402737
• ISBN-13: 978-0471402732
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,022,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Solutions Manual Review, January 9, 2005

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This review is from: Structural Analysis: Using Classical and Matrix Methods (Hardcover)

I have many structural analysis solutions manual. I recommend Hibbeler and Leet Manual over this one. Mc Cormacs solutions manual is as bad as the book itself.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars buy Hibbeler or Kassimali instead, March 9, 2004

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This review is from: Structural Analysis: Using Classical and Matrix Methods (Hardcover)

This book gets one star for being light on ones' back, but then that is its problem ...

The book gives very poor example problems. As a rule the example problems are no better than a problem with the answer. Unless you are one of the fortunate ones who is particularly bright, you will likely find this book to be of no help to you whatsoever.

I have a good prof who actually goes through the example probs and gives a detailed description of how the problem was solved. I am also using hibbeler to help. Hibbeler states the theory, goes through how to solve a problem in outline, and then several well worked out examples, and then the problem sets.

I have Kassimali as well and is better than Nelson by far, but hibbeler I find is just a bit easier to understand (maybe I am use to his style from statics and dynamics).

If you want a McCormac, than I would recommend the (I think) 1975 third edition (before Nelson messed up an otherwise good book). This does actually do a good job of explaining things.

Hope this helps.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Professor, May 11, 2005

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A. Orozco (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Structural Analysis: Using Classical and Matrix Methods (Hardcover)

Very poor text, with mistakes in several problem solutions and equations. I wouldn't reccommend it for structural analysis classes