Fundamentals of Structural Analysis

by Harry H. West, Louis F. Geschwindner

Overview

Fundamentals of Structural Analysis offers a comprehensive and well-integrated presentation of the foundational principles of structural analysis. It presents a rigorous treatment of the underlying theory and a broad spectrum of example problems to illustrate practical applications. The book is richly illustrated with a balance between realistic representations of actual structures and the idealized sketches customarily used in engineering practice. There is a large selection of problems that can be assigned by the instructor that range in difficulty from simple to challenging.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471355564
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/07/2002
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	592
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Harry H. West and Louis F. Geschwindner are the authors of Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Part One: Orientation 1

Chapter 1: Introduction 3

Chapter 2: Basic Concepts of Structural Analysis 47

Part Two: Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures 75

Chapter 3: Reactions 77

Chapter 4: Member Forces in Planar Trusses and Space Frameworks 112

Chapter 5: Member Forces in Beams and Frames 151

Chapter 6: Influence Lines and Maximum Load Effects 192

Part Three: Elastic Deflections of Structures 231

Chapter 7: Elastic Deflections of Trusses and Frameworks 233

Chapter 8: Elastic Deflections of Beam and Frame Structures 259

Part Four: Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures 315

Chapter 9: More Basic Concepts of Structural Analysis 317

Chapter 10: Method of Consistent Deformations (and Other Compatibility Methods) 334

Chapter 11: Slope Deflection Method (and Other Equilibrium Methods) 384

Chapter 12: Moment Distribution Method 414

Part Five: Matrix Methods of Analysis 445

Chapter 13: Member Force-Deformation Relations 447

Chapter 14: Stiffness Method 465

Chapter 15: Flexibility Method 519

Appendix 545

Answers to Selected Problems 546

Index 561

Editorial Reviews

A structural analysis text that focuses on problems of limited scope to illustrate the discipline's fundamental principles. It includes discussion of the matrix methods so central to modern computer applications, though no formal instruction in matrix algebra is presented, and it includes a software package for PCs with simple, instructional programs. While the subject of structural analysis applies to all forms of construction, the author holds strong sentiment for bridges, as revealed by the caption hanging in his office: "Build bridges instead of walls, and you will have a friend." Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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