College of Engineering and Computer Studies

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to structural analysis -- Loads on structures -- Equilibrium and support reactions -- Plane and space trusses -- Beams and frames : shear and bending moment -- Deflections of beams : geometric methods -- Deflections of trusses, beams, and frames : work-energy methods -- Influence lines -- Application of influence lines -- Analysis of symmetric structures -- Introduction to statically indeterminate structures -- Approximate analysis of rectangular building frames -- Method of consistent deformations : force method -- Influence lines for statically indeterminate structures -- Slope-deflection method -- Moment-distribution method -- Introduction to matrix structural analysis -- Appendix A. Areas and centroids of geometric shapes. Appendix B. Review of matrix algebra. Appendix C. Computer software. Appendix D. Three-moment equation.

Teaches students the basic principles of structural analysis using the classical approach. This book includes chapters that are presented in a logical order, moving from an introduction of the topic to an analysis of statically determinate beams, trusses and rigid frames, to the analysis of statistically indeterminate structures.

College of Engineering and Computer Studies