Matrix Structural Analysis

The field of structural analysis has experienced profound change in the past three decades. This book presents a rigorous, concise development of the concepts of modern matrix structural analysis with emphasis on techniques and methods which are the basis for the Finite Element Method. The material is presented in a traditional manner. Basic analytical tools set the groundwork for understanding more complex concepts. Meaningful examples which illustrate the underlying theories and procedures are provided throughout the text, presented in a step–by–step format to promote understanding.

Spis treści:
Basic Concepts.
Statistically Determinate Trusses.
Statistically Determinate Frames.
Virtual Work.
Introduction to Analysis of Indeterminate Structures: Force Method.
Symmetry.
Influence Lines.
Introduction to the Displacement Method.
Displacement Method: Advanced Formulation.
Energy Concepts and Approximations.
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis.
Appendices.
Index.