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A balanced approach to structural analysis, including both classical techniques and computer-based analysis
The second edition of Structural Analysis: Understanding Behavior a team delivers a complete approach to the subject, expertly balancing the classical techniques of analysis with computer-based analysis experiences involving parametric studies. The book provides students with foundational knowledge in the concepts that come from studying a subset of classical techniques, and strengthens this foundation with the use of structural analysis software in activities designed to promote self-discovery of structural concepts and behaviors. Most problem sets include parametric exercises that are designed to let students discover the influence that various modeling parameters have upon the response of structures. Practicing engineers influenced topical coverage, such as the inclusion of the chapter on the lateral load path in a building and its relevant components?a topic for which many graduating students would otherwise find themselves ill prepared. The author has also provided video examples for each chapter demonstrating the processes in the text, and showing problems worked out from start to finish.
List of contents
Preface xvii
Part 1 Determinate Structures
1 Introduction 2
2 Structural Loads 12
3 Vertical System Loading and Behavior 48
4 Lateral System Loading and Behavior 67
5 Reactions 87
6 Axial Force, Shear Force, and Bending Moment 121
7 Plane Trusses 156
8 Deflections and Angle Changes in Structures 194
9 Deflection and Angle Changes Using Virtual Work 218
Part 2 Indeterminate Structures
10 Introduction to Statically Indeterminate Structures 246
11 Force Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures 252
12 Force Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures Continued 271
13 Moment Distribution for Beams 288
14 Moment Distribution for Frames 306
15 Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures 327
Part 3 Influence Lines
16 Influence Lines for Determinate Structures 348
17 Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Structures 378
Part 4 Matrix Methods for Structural Analysis
18 Introduction to Matrix Methods 392
19 Direct Stiffness Method for Trusses 401
20 Direct Stiffness Method for Beams and Frames 433
21 Additional Topics for the Direct Stiffness Method 471
Part 5 Additional Online-only Chapters
22 Slope Deflection: A Displacement Method of Analysis
23 Deflections Using the Moment Area Method
24 Deflections Using Geometric Methods
A ASCE 7-22 Information A-1
B Introduction to SAP 2000 A-3
C Matrix Algebra A-24
D Reference Charts A-35
Index I-1
