The theory of structural engineering is based on the laws of applied physics and the empirical knowledge of structural performance of different materials and geometries. There are various specializations within this field such as earthquake engineering structures, mechanical structures, aerospace structures, and civil engineering structures.
Earthquake engineering structures deal with the construction of structures which are specially engineered to withstand earthquakes. Some of the numerous elements, used in structural engineering are arches, columns, shells, beams and plates.
This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of structural engineering. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.
Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge. Author : Harry H. West,Louis F. Geschwindner Publisher: N. Special Features: Content offers a comprehensive treatment of structural theory ranging from the classical methods to modern matrix methods. About The Book: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, Second Edition offers a comprehensive and well-integrated presentation of the foundational principles of structural analysis.
This book is a comprehensive presentation of the fundamental aspects of structural mechanics and analysis. It aims to help develop in the students the ability to analyze structures in a simple and logical manner. The major thrust in this book is on energy principles. The text, organized into sixteen chapters, covers the entire syllabus of structural analysis usually prescribed in the undergraduate level civil engineering programme and covered in two courses.
The first eight chapters deal with the basic techniques. Continuing the tradition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering, encapsulating the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of the field.
The authors address a myriad of topics, covering both traditional and innovative approaches to analysis, design, and rehabilitation. The second edition has been expanded and reorganized to be more informative and cohesive. It also follows the developments that have emerged in the field since the previous. Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics, Dynamics, and Stability examines structural mechanics from a foundational point of view and allows students to use logical inference and creative reasoning to solve problems versus rote memorization.
It presents underlying theory and emphasizes the relevant mathematical concepts as related to structural mechanics in each chapter. Problems, examples, and case studies are provided throughout, as well as simulations to help further illustrate the content.
Features: Presents the material from general theory and fundamentals through to practical. A solid introduction to basic continuum mechanics, emphasizing variational formulations and numeric computation.
The book offers a complete discussion of numerical method techniques used in the study of structural mechanics. Fundamentals of Structural Analysis third edition introduces engineering and architectural students to the basic techniques for analyzing the most common structural elements, including beams, trusses, frames, cables, and arches.
Leet et al cover the classical methods of analysis for determinate and indeterminate structures, and provide an introduction to the matrix formulation on which computer analysis is based. ISBN This updated textbook provides a balanced, seamless treatment of both classic, analytic methods and contemporary, computer-based techniques for conceptualizing and designing a structure.
New to the second edition are treatments of geometrically nonlinear analysis and limit analysis based on nonlinear inelastic analysis.
Illustrative examples of nonlinear behavior generated with advanced software are included. The book fosters an intuitive understanding of structural behavior based on problem solving experience for students of civil engineering and architecture who have been exposed to the basic concepts of engineering mechanics and mechanics of materials. The perspective adopted in this text therefore develops this type of intuition by presenting extensive, realistic problems and case studies together with computer simulation, allowing for rapid exploration of how a structure responds to changes in geometry and physical parameters.
Part I - Statically Determinate Structures. Introduction to Structural Engineering. Statically Determinate Truss Structures. Statically Determinate Beams.
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