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Fundamental Structural Analysis

  • Textbook
  • © 1988

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Authors:
  1. W. J. Spencer

    1. Department of Civil Engineering, Swinburne Institute of Technology, Hawthorn, Australia

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction to Structural Engineering

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    Pages 1-12

  3. Equilibrium Analysis and Determinacy of Structures

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    Pages 13-43

  4. Basic Concepts of the Stiffness Method

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    Pages 44-71

  5. The Matrix Stiffness Method—Part 1: Beams and Rectangular Frames

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    Pages 72-118

  6. The Moment Distribution Method

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    Pages 119-146

  7. The Matrix Stiffness Method—Part 2

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    Pages 147-182

  8. The Principle of Virtual Work

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    Pages 183-213

  9. The Flexibility Method of Analysis

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    Pages 214-244

  10. The Approximate Analysis of Structures

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    Pages 245-263

  11. Application of Computer Programs to Structural Analysis

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    Pages 264-278

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 279-322
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About this book

A guide to both classical and matrix methods of structural analysis which attempts to assist the reader to understand efficient computer solutions, but also emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles behind these methods and of recognizing when a classical method is more appropriate.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Civil Engineering, Swinburne Institute of Technology, Hawthorn, Australia

    W. J. Spencer

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Fundamental Structural Analysis

  • Authors: W. J. Spencer

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-19582-4

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: W. J. Spencer 1988

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 322

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Building Construction and Design

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