Solving Problems of Simple Structural Mechanics
Solving Problems of Simple Structural Mechanics
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exc GSTSolve problems in elementary structural mechanics thoughtfully and efficiently with this self-contained volume. Covers the basics of structural mechanics and focuses on simple structures, truss frameworks, beams and frames, design choices, and deformity. Carefully interrogates underlying assumptions for efficiencies in working out whilst expounding fundamental principles for a consistent understanding. Heavily connects the practical world of indeterminate structures to their analysis, to underline benefits they impart to the latter: that certain analytical methods provide a wealth of efficient solutions for problems of indeterminate structures compared to determinate ones. Celebrates the beauty of analytical indeterminacy and its relationship to practical structures. Perfect for students invested in structural mechanics, and aims to complement their learning and understanding.
- Collated as several chapters written in the essay style
- Problems are formulated from first principles with clear expression of the underlying assumptions, and a strong emphasis on graphical solution techniques
- Celebrates statically indeterminate structures in the analytical sense, in order to complement their wide-spread prevalence in practice
Product details
February 2022Adobe eBook Reader
9781108922777
0 pages
100 b/w illus.
This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.
Table of Contents
- Part I. Simple Structures:
- 1. Mastering Friction
- 2. Equilibrium of Pseudo-Deformed Bodies
- 3. Simple Cables
- Part II. Truss Frameworks:
- 4. Statical (In)determinacy in Trusses
- 5. Virtual Work for Trusses
- 6. Why Does the Lower Bound Theorem Work? Part III. Beams and Frames: Character:
- 7. Drawing Well: Bending Moment (and Shear Force) Diagrams
- 8. How Many Redundancies in Frames
- 9. Symmetry and Anti-symmetry
- Part IV. Beams and Frames: Analysis:
- 10. Standard Beam Deflections
- 11. Deflection Coefficients
- 12. Moment Distribution: at the Junction
- Part V. Design Choices:
- 13. Bending vs Stretching
- 14. Cross-Sectional Stiffness
- 15. Cross-Sectional Strength
- 16. Back of the Envelope: Beam Design by Lower Bound
- 17. The Third Dimension
- Part VI. Deliberately Deformed
- 18. How Many Collapse Mechanisms
- 19. When Buckling Occurs: and Not
- 20. The Nature of Loads
- 21. Hooke and Heat.
