Structures"This text contains coverage of all the major topics of structural analysis in both a qualitative and quantitative manner. It is a useful resource for architects, constructors, and engineers, and is a great teaching tool for many courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. This presentation of physical principles founded in the field of mechanics can be used by designers and builders as an aid to understanding the behavior of existing structural forms and in devising new approaches."--BOOK JACKET. |
Contents
INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS | 1 |
Appendix | 7 |
Principles of Mechanics | 38 |
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acting action actual allowable analysis applied approach arch associated Assume axis basic beam bending bending stresses bracing buckling building cable carry cause Chapter column common compression compressive stresses connection Consequently considerations considered construction continuous critical cross section deflection deformations depends determine developed diagram dimensions direction discussed distributed edge effects elements equal equilibrium example expression external Figure forces frame functional funicular given grid horizontal illustrated in Figure important increase internal involved joints lateral length load magnitude material maximum membrane moment moments nature noted occur pattern placed plane plate possible preferable present primary reactions reduced reinforced concrete relatively resisting respect resultant rigid rotational shape shear shear stresses shell shown in Figure simply space span steel stiffness structure surface tend tension truss two-way typically unit usually vertical walls