The first two editions of this book were written within the scope of linear and statical aspects of structure, and with equal weight on the classical and modern methods of solution. This new third edition is distinguished from the first two by including elements of nonlinear and dynamic behavior of structure and by shifting emphasis to the matrix analysis of structure. As a result, three new chapters have been added in this edition; namely, the direct stiffness method, elastic stability, and structural dynamics, all presented in matrix notation. The direct stiffiness method is important in that it formalizes the structural analysis readily for computer programming.
The matrix analysis of elastic stability demonstrates the direct stiffness approach to solving buckling problems. And the structural dynamics is arranged so that it leads to the course of earthquake engineering, which has become an increasingly popular topic, especially in California.
1. Introduction
2. Stability And Determanacy
3. Structural Statics
4. Influence Lines
5. Elastic Deformations
6. Method of Consistent
7. Slope-Deflection Method
8. Moment-Distribution Method
9. Matrix Force Method
10. Matrix Displacement Method
etc.