Structural Analysis and BehaviorDesigned for courses in structural engineering in civil engineering and aeronautical engineering departments, this text presents both classical and modern models of analysis. It provides instruction on how to set up laboratory experiments to demonstrate abstract and difficult topics. |
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20 kips applied loads arch axis bar forces beam element beam of Fig bending C₁ C₂ cable calculated components concentrated load cross-section deformations degrees of freedom diagram displacement and rotation displacement vectors elastic end moments equal to zero equations of statics equilibrium equations equivalent joint Example FIGURE Find the deflection fixed-end forces fixed-end moments force-displacement relations frame free body diagram global coordinates hinge inč inČ indeterminate influence line internal forces kip/ft kips 10 kips kN/m left end left-hand end load vector M₁ M₂ maximum member-end forces member-end moments mid-span moment of inertia normal force R₁ R₂ redundant forces segment shear forces shear stress shown in Fig sidesway sign convention simply supported beam slope solution span statically determinate stiffness method structure stiffness matrix truss U₁ U₂ unit load V₁ V₂ values vertical deflection virtual virtual displacement ΕΙ