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Author Ghali, A. (Amin)

Title Structural analysis : a unified classical and matrix approach / A. Ghali, A.M. Neville
Edition Fourth edition
Published London ; New York : E & FN Spon, 1997

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Description xxii, 831 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Statically determinate structures -- 2. Introduction to the analysis of statically indeterminate structures -- 3. Force method of analysis -- 4. Displacement method of analysis -- 5. Use of force and displacement methods -- 6. Strain energy and virtual work -- 7. Determination of displacements by virtual work -- 8. Further applications of method of virtual work -- 9. Important energy theorems -- 10. Displacement of elastic structures by special methods -- 11. Applications of force and displacement methods: column analogy and moment distribution -- 12. Influence lines for beams and frames -- 13. Influence lines for grids, arches, and trusses -- 14. Effects of axial forces on flexural stiffness -- 15. Analysis of shear-wall structures -- 16. Method of finite differences -- 17. Finite-element method -- 18. Further development of finite-element method -- 19. Plastic analysis of continuous beams and frames -- 20. Yield-line and strip methods for slabs -- 21. Structural dynamics
22. Computer analysis of framed structures -- 23. Implementation of computer analysis -- 24. Nonlinear Analysis -- App. A. Matrix algebra -- App. B. Displacements of prismatic members -- App. C. Fixed-end forces of prismatic members -- App. D. End-forces caused by end-displacements of prismatic members -- App. E. Reactions and bending moments at supports of continuous beams due to unit displacement of supports -- App. F. Properties of geometrical figures -- App. G. Torsional constants J -- App. H. Values of the integral [actual symbol not reproducible] M[subscript u]M dl -- App. I. Deflection of a simple beam of constant EI subjected to unit end-moments -- App. J. Geometrical properties of some plane areas commonly used in the method of column analogy -- App. K. Forces due to prestressing of concrete members -- App. L. Structural analysis computer programs
Notes 1. Statically determinate structures -- 2. Introduction to the analysis of statically indeterminate structures -- 3. Force method of analysis -- 4. Displacement method of analysis -- 5. Use of force and displacement methods -- 6. Strain energy and virtual work -- 7. Determination of displacements by virtual work -- 8. Further applications of method of virtual work -- 9. Important energy theorems -- 10. Displacement of elastic structures by special methods -- 11. Applications of force and displacement methods: column analogy and moment distribution -- 12. Influence lines for beams and frames -- 13. Influence lines for grids, arches, and trusses -- 14. Effects of axial forces on flexural stiffness -- 15. Analysis of shear-wall structures -- 16. Method of finite differences -- 17. Finite-element method -- 18. Further development of finite-element method -- 19. Plastic analysis of continuous beams and frames -- 20. Yield-line and strip methods for slabs -- 21. Structural dynamics. 22. Computer analysis of framed structures -- 23. Implementation of computer analysis -- 24. Nonlinear Analysis -- App. A. Matrix algebra -- App. B. Displacements of prismatic members -- App. C. Fixed-end forces of prismatic members -- App. D. End-forces caused by end-displacements of prismatic members -- App. E. Reactions and bending moments at supports of continuous beams due to unit displacement of supports -- App. F. Properties of geometrical figures -- App. G. Torsional constants J -- App. H. Values of the integral [actual symbol not reproducible] M[subscript u]M dl -- App. I. Deflection of a simple beam of constant EI subjected to unit end-moments -- App. J. Geometrical properties of some plane areas commonly used in the method of column analogy -- App. K. Forces due to prestressing of concrete members -- App. L. Structural analysis computer programs
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Structural analysis (Engineering)
Author Neville, Adam M.
LC no. 97066021
ISBN 0419212000