Table Of Contents:
Dedication v
Preface vi
PART ONE: STATICALLY DETERMINATE STRUCTURES 1(272)

Introduction 3(12)

Structural Analysis and Design 3(1)

History of Structural Analysis 4(3)

Basic Principles of Structural Analysis 7(1)

Structural Components and Systems 8(1)

Structural Forces 9(2)

Structural Idealization (Line Diagrams) 11(1)

Calculation Accuracy 12(1)

Checks on Problems 13(1)

Impact of Computers on Structural Analysis 14(1)

Structural Loads 15(21)

Introduction 15(1)

Specifications and Building Codes 15(3)

Types of Structural Loads 18(1)

Dead Loads 18(1)

Live Loads 19(1)

Live Load Impact Factors 20(1)

Live Loads on Roofs 21(1)

Rain Loads 22(2)

Wind Loads 24(5)

Snow Loads 29(3)

Other Loads 32(2)

Problems for Solution 34(2)

System Loading and Behavior 36(16)

Introduction 36(1)

Tributary Areas 37(3)

Live Load Reduction 40(2)

Loading Conditions for Allowable Stress Design 42(2)

Loading Conditions for Strength Design 44(2)

Placing Loads on the Structure 46(2)

Concept of the Force Envelope 48(1)

Problems for Solution 49(3)

Reactions 52(38)

Equilibrium 52(1)

Moving Bodies 52(1)

Calculation of Unknowns 53(1)

Types of Support 54(1)

Free-Body Diagrams 55(1)

Sign Convention 56(1)

Stability, Determinacy, and Indeterminacy 57(3)

Unstable Equilibrium and Geometric Instability 60(1)

Reactions Calculated with Equations of Static Equilibrium 61(3)

Principle of Superposition 64(1)

The Simple Cantilever 65(1)

Cantilevered Structures 66(3)

Arches 69(1)

Three-Hinged Arches 70(4)

Uses of Arches and Cantilevered Structures 74(1)

Cables 74(5)

Problems for Solution 79(11)

Shearing Force and Bending Moment 90(30)

Introduction 90(3)

Shearing Force and Bending Moment Equations 93(2)

Relations Among Loads, Shearing Forces, and Bending Moments 95(4)

Shearing Force and Bending Moment Diagrams 99(1)

Constructing Shearing Force and Bending Moment Diagrams 100(7)

Shear and Moment Diagrams for Statically Determinate Frames 107(3)

Problems for Solution 110(10)

Introduction to Plane Trusses 120(23)

Introduction 120(1)

Assumptions for Truss Analysis 121(1)

Truss Notation 122(1)

Roof Trusses 123(1)

Bridge Trusses 124(2)

Arrangement of Truss Members 126(1)

Statical Determinacy of Trusses 127(3)

Methods of Analysis and Conventions 130(1)

Method of Joints 131(5)

Problems for Solution 136(7)

Plane Trusses, Continued 143(28)

Analysis by the Method of Sections 143(1)

Application of the Method of Sections 144(2)

Shearing Force and Bending Moment Diagrams 146(1)

Zero-Force Members 147(2)

Stability 149(4)

Simple, Compound, and Complex Trusses 153(1)

Equations of Condition 154(1)

When Assumptions Are Not Correct 155(1)

Computer Analysis of Trusses 156(3)

Problems for Solution 159(12)

Three-Dimensional or Space Trusses 171(17)

Introduction 171(1)

Basic Principles 172(1)

Equations of Static Equilibrium 173(1)

Stability of Space Trusses 174(1)

Special Theorems Applying to Space Trusses 174(1)

Types of Support 175(1)

Illustrative Examples 176(5)

Solutions Using Simultaneous Equations 181(2)

Solution Using Computers 183(2)

Problems for Solution 185(3)

Influence Lines 188(26)

Introduction 188(1)

The Influence Line Defined 188(1)

Influence Lines for Simple Beam Reactions 189(1)

Influence Lines for Simple Beam Shearing Force 190(1)

Influence Lines for Simple Beam Moments 191(2)

Qualitative Influence Lines 193(4)

Uses of Influence Lines; Concentrated Loads 197(1)

Uses of Influence Lines; Uniform Loads 198(1)

Determining Maximum Loading Effects 198(2)

Maximum Loading Effects Using Curvature 200(1)

Live Loads for Highway Bridges 201(3)

Live Loads for Railway Bridges 204(2)

Impact Loading 206(1)

Maximum Values for Moving Loads 206(3)

Problems for Solution 209(5)

Introduction to Calculating Deflections 214(23)

Introduction 214(1)

Sketching Deformed Shapes of Structures 214(6)

Reasons for Computing Deflections 220(2)

The Moment-Area Theorems 222(3)

Application of the Moment-Area Theorems 225(5)

Maxwell's Law of Reciprocal Deflections 230(1)

Problems for Solution 231(6)

Deflection and Angle Changes---Energy Methods 237(36)

Introduction to Energy Methods 237(1)

Conservation of Energy Principle 237(1)

Virtual Work or Complementary Virtual Work 238(2)

Truss Deflections by Virtual Work 240(2)

Application of Virtual Work to Trusses 242(3)

Deflections of Beams and Frames by Virtual Work 245(2)

Example Problems for Beams and Frames 247(7)

Rotations or Angle Changes by Virtual Work 254(3)

Introduction to Castigliano's Theorems 257(1)

Castigliano's Second Theorem 258(6)

Problems for Solution 264(9)
PART TWO: STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES Classical Methods 273(98)

Introduction to Statically Indeterminate Structures 275(8)

Introduction 275(1)

Continuous Structures 276(2)

Advantages of Statically Indeterminate Structures 278(1)

Disadvantages of Statically Indeterminate Structures 279(1)

Methods of Analyzing Statically Indeterminate Structures 280(2)

Looking Ahead 282(1)

Energy Methods for Statically Indeterminate Structures 283(47)

Beams and Frames with One Redundant 283(9)

Beams and Frames with Two or More Redundants 292(4)

Support Settlement 296(4)

Analysis of Externally Redundant Trusses 300(4)

Analysis of Internally Redundant Trusses 304(3)

Analysis of Trusses Redundant Internally and Externally 307(1)

Temperature Changes, Shrinkage, Fabrication Errors, and So On 308(2)

Castigliano's Second Theorem 310(4)

Castigliano's First Theorem: The Method of Least Work 314(2)

Analysis Using Computers 316(2)

Problems for Solution 318(12)

Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Structures 330(19)

Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Beams 330(6)

Qualitative Influence Lines 336(3)

Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Trusses 339(5)

Influence Lines Using SABLE 344(1)

Problems for Solution 344(5)

Slope Deflection: A Displacement Method of Analysis 349(22)

Introduction 349(1)

Derivation of Slope-Deflection Equations 350(2)

Application of Slope Deflection to Continuous Beams 352(6)

Analysis of Frames with No Sidesway 358(2)

Analysis of Frames with Sidesway 360(6)

Analysis of Frames with Sloping Legs 366(1)

Problems for Solution 366(5)
PART THREE: STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES Common Methods in Current Practice 371(149)

Approximate Analysis of Indeterminate Structures 373(19)

Introduction 373(1)

Trusses with Two Diagonals in Each Panel 374(1)

Continuous Beams 375(4)

Analysis of Building Frames for Vertical Loads 379(2)

Analysis of Portal Frames 381(3)

Moment Distribution 384(1)

Analysis of Vierendeel ``Trusses'' 384(2)

Problems for Solution 386(6)

Moment Distribution for Beams 392(18)

Introduction 392(2)

Basic Relations 394(2)

Definitions 396(1)

Sign Convention 397(1)

Application of Moment Distribution 397(4)

Modification of Stiffness for Simple Ends 401(1)

Shearing Force and Bending Moment Diagrams 402(3)

Computer Solutions 405(1)

Problems for Solution 406(4)

Moment Distribution for Frames 410(19)

Frames with Sidesway Prevented 410(2)

Frames with Sidesway 412(1)

Sidesway Moments 413(6)

Frames with Sloping Legs 419(2)

Multistory Frames 421(1)

Analysis Using Computers 422(2)

Problems for Solution 424(5)

Introduction to Matrix Methods 429(16)

Reasons for Matrix Analysis 429(1)

Use of Matrix Methods 429(1)

Force and Displacement Representations 430(1)

Some Necessary Definitions 431(1)

The Fundamental Concept 432(2)

Systems with Several Elements 434(3)

Bars Instead of Springs 437(1)

Solution for a Truss 437(4)

System Matrices Using Strain Energy 441(2)

Looking Ahead 443(1)

Problems for Solution 443(2)

Generalizing Matrix Methods 445(15)

Introduction 445(1)

Definition of Coordinate Systems 446(1)

The Elemental Stiffness Relationship 447(1)

Truss Element Matrices 447(1)

Beam Element Matrices 448(3)

Transformation to Global Coordinates 451(1)

Assembling the Global Stiffness Matrix 452(1)

Loads Acting on the System 453(1)

Computing Final Beam End Forces 454(1)

Putting It All Together 455(3)

Problems for Solution 458(2)

Additional Topics in Matrix Methods 460(60)

Introduction 460(1)

The Truss Element Using Principles of Virtual Work 460(4)

Virtual Work and the Prismatic Beam Element 464(3)

Special Member End Conditions 467(2)

Consistent Load Vectors 469(2)

Effects of Support Settlement 471(1)

Problems for Solution 471(2)
APPENDICES

Appendix A The Catenary Equation 473(5)

Appendix B Matrix Algebra 478(14)

B.1 Introduction 478(1)

B.2 Matrix Definitions and Properties 478(1)

B.3 Special Matrix Types 479(1)

B.4 Determinant of a Square Matrix 480(1)

B.5 Adjoint Matrix 481(1)

B.6 Matrix Arithmetic 482(4)

B.7 Gauss's Method for Solving Simultaneous Equations 486(2)

B.8 Special Topics 488(4)

Appendix C Wind and Snow Load Tables and Figures 492(13)

Appendix D Beam Fixed-End Moments 505(2)

Appendix E Properties of Commonly Used Areas 507(1)

Appendix F Elastic Weight and Conjugate Beam Methods 508(12)

F.1 The Method of Elastic Weights 508(1)

F.2 Application of the Method of Elastic Weights 509(4)

F.3 Limitations of the Elastic-Weight Method 513(1)

F.4 Conjugate-Beam Method 513(3)

F.5 Summary of Beam Relations 516(1)

F.6 Application of the Conjugate Method to Beams 516(2)

F.7 Problems for Solution 518(2)
Glossary 520(3)
Index 523