Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis, will help the reader navigate through the vast field of structural analysis, successfully mastering the methods, and preparing the reader to critically analyze the results of computer analysis. The discussion focuses on the assumptions and principal concepts used, the advantages and disadvantages of each method, provide step-by-step solution procedures and identify the areas of their most effective application. Included isa vast collection of examples of problems requiring analysis that are characteristically found in the field of structural analysis and special attention devoted to their analysis, detailed solution and a discussion of the results. INDICE: Introduction.- Part I: Kinematical Analysis of Structures. GeneralTheory of Influence Lines. Multispan Beams and Trusses. Three-Hinged Arches. Cables. Deflections of Elastic Structures.- Part II: The Force Method. The Displacement Method. Mixed Method. Influence Line Method. Matrix Stiffness Method.- Part III: Plastic Behavior of Structures. Stability of Elastic Systems. Dynamics of Elastic Systems.- Appendix. Bibliography.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-1046-2
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés