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

Structural Analysis: Understanding Behavior

Preface xviiPART 1 DETERMINATE STRUCTURES1 Introduction 22 Structural Loads 123 Vertical System Loading and Behavior 484 Lateral System Loading and Behavior 675 Reactions 876 Axial Force, Shear Force, and Bending Moment 1217 Plane Trusses 1568 Deflections and Angle Changes in Structures 1949 Deflection and Angle Changes Using Virtual Work 218PART 2 INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES10 Introduction to Statically Indeterminate Structures 24611 Force Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures 25212 Force Method for Statically Indeterminate Structures Continued 27113 Moment Distribution for Beams 28814 Moment Distribution for Frames 30615 Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures 327PART 3 INFLUENCE LINES16 Influence Lines for Determinate Structures 34817 Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Structures 378PART 4 MATRIXMETHODS FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS18 Introduction to Matrix Methods 39219 Direct Stiffness Method for Trusses 40120 Direct Stiffness Method for Beams and Frames 43321 Additional Topics for the Direct Stiffness Method 471PART 5 ADDITIONAL ONLINE-ONLY CHAPTERS22 Slope Deflection: A Displacement Method of Analysis23 Deflections Using the Moment Area Method24 Deflections Using Geometric MethodsA ASCE 7-22 Information A-1B Introduction to SAP2000 A-3C Matrix Algebra A-24D Reference Charts A-35Index I-1