Elementary Structural Analysis

angle assumed axial force axis bending bending moment bending-moment diagram bridge cable cantilever Castigliano's second theorem change in length chord column computed concentrated load condition considered construction cross section dead load deflection of point deformation developed diagonals discussed displacement elastic curve end moments equal equations of static Example Figure force in bar forces acting frame free-body sketch girder hinge horizontal component horizontal reactions influence line kips per sq live load load applied matrix maximum live method of joints method of virtual moment-area theorems obtained ordinates panel load panel points point of inflection portion position primary structure Problem Q forces reaction elements redundants result rotation shown in Fig sidesway simple truss slope solution space frameworks span static equilibrium statically determinate stress analysis structural engineering taking moments unit load unknown bar forces vector vertical component vertical deflection zero ΕΙ ΣΜ