Understanding Structures: Analysis, Materials, DesignThis text explains structural analysis, materials and design. By adopting an integrated approach, the author aims to increase the motivation of the reader, since the relevance of the theory is explained by applying the principles of structural analysis and design to realistic examples. |
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analysis Answer applied arch assumed bars base beam bending bending moment bolts bridge building cable calculations cause chapter characteristic column component compression compressive stress concrete connection consider cross-section dead load deflection depth determine diagram diameter direction distance distribution effective elastic equal equation equilibrium example failure flange floor foundation frame given hence horizontal imposed increase joint kN/m kN/m² known length limit load material maximum means method moments N/mm² neutral axis pinned plastic plate point load pressure prestressing problem produce reactions reinforced concrete reinforcement resist result retaining roof safety factor shape shear force shown in figure shows side simply soil Solution spacing span standard steel Step strain strength stress structure tensile tension timber truss types ultimate unit universal usually vertical wall weight weld wind yield zero