Structural Analysis: A Unified Classical and Matrix Approach

Structural Analysis Modeling Statically Determinate Structures Introduction to the Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures Force Method of Analysis Displacement Method of Analysis Use of Force and Displacement Methods Strain Energy and Virtual Work Determination of Displacements by Virtual Work Important Energy Theorems Displacement of Elastic Structures by Special Methods Application of Force and Displacement Methods: Column Analog and Moment Distribution Influence Lines Effects of Axial Forces on Flexural Stiffness Analysis of Shear-Wall Structures Method of Finite Differences Finite-Element Method Further Development of Finite-Element Method Plastic Analysis of Continuous Beams and Frames Yield-Line and Strip Methods for Slabs Structural Dynamics and Seismic Analysis Computer Analysis of Framed Structures Implementation of Computer Analysis Nonlinear Analysis Structural Reliability Analysis Appendix - A: Matrix Algebra Appendix - B: Displacements of Prismatic Members Appendix - C: Fixed - End Forces of Prismatic Members Appendix - D: End - Forces Caused by End - Displacements of Prismatic Members Appendix - E: Reactions and Bending Moments at Supports of Continuous Beams due to Unit Displacement of Supports Appendix - F: Properties of Geometrical Figures Appendix - G: Torsional Constant Appendix - H: Value of the Integral Appendix - I: Deflection of a Simple Beam of Constant EI Subjected to Unit End - Moments Appendix - J: Geometrical Properties of Some Plane Areas Commonly used in the Method of Column Analogy Appendix - K: Forces Due to Prestressing of Concrete Members Appendix - L: Structural Analysis Computer Programs Appendix - M: Basic Probability Theory Answers to Problems References Index