ABSTRACT

This book covers both standard and advanced topics of structural mechanics. Standard subjects covered include geometric stability, forces and displacements of statically determinate structures, force and displacement method, and influence lines. Advanced topics include matrix displacement method, dynamics of structures, and limit loading. The book serves both as a classroom textbook and as a permanent engineering reference. It is written in such a way that it can be followed by anyone with a basic knowledge of classical and material mechanics.

chapter Chapter 1|21 pages

Geometric Stability and Types of Structures

chapter Chapter 2|23 pages

Internal Forces in Statically Determinate Structures

chapter Chapter 3|17 pages

Deflections of Statically Determinate Structures

chapter Chapter 4|23 pages

Force Method

chapter Chapter 5|27 pages

Displacement Method

chapter Chapter 6|12 pages

Influence Lines for Statically Determinate Structures

chapter Chapter 7|35 pages

Matrix Displacement Analysis

chapter Chapter 8|72 pages

Dynamics of Structures

chapter Chapter 9|14 pages

Limit Loads of Structures