Structural Analysis Understanding Behavior

A balanced approach to structural analysis, including both classical techniques and computer-based analysis

The  second edition of Structural Analysis: Understanding Behavior a team delivers a complete approach to the subject, expertly balancing the classical techniques of analysis with computer-based analysis experiences involving parametric studies. The book provides students with foundational knowledge in the concepts that come from studying a subset of classical techniques, and strengthens this foundation with the use of structural analysis software in activities designed to promote self-discovery of structural concepts and behaviors. Most problem sets include parametric exercises that are designed to let students discover the influence that various modeling parameters have upon the response of structures. Practicing engineers influenced topical coverage, such as the inclusion of the chapter on the lateral load path in a building and its relevant components¯a topic for which many graduating students would otherwise find themselves ill prepared. The author has also provided video examples for each chapter demonstrating the processes in the text, and showing problems worked out from start to finish.

Preface xvii

PART 1 DETERMINATE STRUCTURES

1 Introduction 2

2 Structural Loads 12

3 Vertical System Loading and Behavior 48

4 Lateral System Loading and Behavior 67

5 Reactions 87

6 Axial Force, Shear Force, and Bending Moment 121

7 Plane Trusses 156

8 Deflections and Angle Changes in Structures 194

9 Deflection and Angle Changes Using Virtual Work 218

PART 2 INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES

10 Introduction to Statically Indeterminate Structures 246

11 Force Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures 252

12 Force Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures Continued 271

13 Moment Distribution for Beams 288

14 Moment Distribution for Frames 306

15 Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures 327

PART 3 INFLUENCE LINES

16 Influence Lines for Determinate Structures 348

17 Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Structures 378

PART 4 MATRIXMETHODS FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

18 Introduction to Matrix Methods 392

19 Direct Stiffness Method for Trusses 401

20 Direct Stiffness Method for Beams and Frames 433

21 Additional Topics for the Direct Stiffness Method 471

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 BRIEF CONTENTS

A ASCE 7-22 Information A-1

B Introduction to SAP2000 A-3

C Matrix Algebra A-24

D Reference Charts A-35

Index I-1

PART 5 ADDITIONAL ONLINE-ONLY CHAPTERS

22 Slope Deflection: A Displacement Method of Analysis

23 Deflections Using the Moment Area Method

24 Deflections Using Geometric Methods

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