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.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Geometric Stability and Types of Structures
Chapter 2 : Internal Forces in Statically Determinate Structures
Chapter 3 : Deflections of Statically Determinate Structures
Chapter 4 : Force Method
Chapter 5 : Displacement Method
Chapter 6 : Influence Lines for Statically Determinate Structures
Chapter 7 : Matrix Displacement Analysis
Chapter 8 : Dynamics of Structures
Chapter 9 : Limit Loads of Structures
Index
