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Fundamentals of Structural Analysis fourth edition, introduces engineering and architectural students to the basic techniques for analyzing the most common structural elements, including beams, trusses, frames, cables, and arches. The text covers the classical methods of analysis for determinate and indeterminate structures, and provides an introduction to the matrix formulation on which computer analysis is based.
This edition features an expanded treatment of snow, earthquake, and wind loads that are part of the updated ANSI/ASCE 7 standards. We've also added Historical Notes to this addition that provide valuable insights to the development of today's techniques and practices. Additionally, about 30% of the text's problems are new or heavily revised.
Synopsis
Fundamentals of Structural Analysis fourth edition, introduces engineering and architectural students to the basic techniques for analyzing the most common structural elements, including beams, trusses, frames, cables, and arches. The text covers the classical methods of analysis for determinate and indeterminate structures, and provides an introduction to the matrix formulation on which computer analysis is based.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Design Loads Chapter 3 Statics of Structures-Reactions Chapter 4 Trusses Chapter 5 Beams and Frames Chapter 6 Cables Chapter 7 Arches Chapter 8 Live Load Forces: Influence Lines for Determinate Structures Chapter 9 Deflections of Beams and Frames Chapter 10 Work-Energy Methods for Computing Deflections Chapter 11 Analysis of Indeterminate Structures by the Flexibility Method Chapter 12 Analysis of Indeterminate Beams and Frames by the Slope-Deflection Method Chapter 13 Moment Distribution Chapter 14 Indeterminate Structures: Influence Lines Chapter 15 Approximate Analysis of Indeterminate Structures Chapter 16 Introduction to the General Stiffness Method Chapter 17 Matrix Analysis of Trusses by the Direct Stiffness Method Chapter 18 Matrix Analysis of Beams and Frames by the Direct Stiffness Method