The study of structural analysis and design is a central subject in civil, aeronautical, and mechanical engineering. This book presents a modern and unified introduction to structural analysis, with a strong emphasis on how structures actually behave. The unifying theme is the application of energy methods, developed without the formal mathematics of the calculus of variations. The energy approach makes it possible to articulate the logical relationship between equilibrium and compatibility; emphasize the unity of structural analysis, particularly for indeterminate structures; and identify the roles of idealization and discretization in structural modeling. Thus, energy methods also serve as a prelude to the main ideas behind modern computational approaches to structural analysis and design. As an aid to upper-level undergraduate students in mastering this material, the text includes numerous worked examples, as well as homework problems.
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"...an excellent foundation for understanding modern computational methods of stress analysis used in aeronautical, civil, and mechanical engineering. Readers needing background in fundamental energy methods will find this an excellent 'kick-starter' for preparing finite element techniques. A very positive recommendation." Choice
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The study of structural analysis and design is a central subject in civil, aeronautical, and mechanical engineering. This book, a modern and unified introduction, focuses on how structures actually behave.The unifying theme is the application of energy methods, developed without the formal mathematics of the calculus of variations. Using an energy approach, book explains the relationship between equilibrium and compatibility, the unity of structural analysis, and the roles of idealization and discretization in structural modeling, and introduces the main ideas behind computational approaches to structural analysis and design.
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This book is about structural mechanics, that is, about the modeling and analysis of how structures behave in the real world. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
direct displacement approach, discrete beam model, column inflection points, minimum total complementary energy, engineering beam theory, complementary virtual work, total potential energy principle, flexibility coefficients, minimum total potential energy, flexibility matrix, flexibility matrices, redundant reaction, structure stiffness matrix, deflected shape, indeterminate beam, geometric boundary conditions, stiffness method, loaded frame, axially loaded members, external virtual work, loaded bars, indeterminate structures, delta operator, force paradigm, bending deflection Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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This book is about structural mechanics, that is, about the modeling and analysis of how structures behave in the real world. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
direct displacement approach, discrete beam model, column inflection points, minimum total complementary energy, engineering beam theory, complementary virtual work, total potential energy principle, flexibility coefficients, minimum total potential energy, flexibility matrix, flexibility matrices, redundant reaction, structure stiffness matrix, deflected shape, indeterminate beam, geometric boundary conditions, stiffness method, loaded frame, axially loaded members, external virtual work, loaded bars, indeterminate structures, delta operator, force paradigm, bending deflection Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Structural Mechanics (5th Edition) by M.F. Durka on page 1, page 7, and Back Matter
- Steel Structures: Controlling Behavior Through Design by Robert E. Englekirk in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Tower and the Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering by David P. Billington in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings by Bungale Taranath in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 16th Edition by AASHTO on page 25, and Back Matter
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