Understanding structures: an introduction to structural analysis /
by Mete A Sozen
- Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2009.
- 356 p.
Chapter 1: Trusses-- 1.1 What Is a Truss?-- 1.2 Bar in Tension or Compression-- 1.3 Symmetrical Truss with Two Elements of Equal Size at 90°-- 1.4 Symmetrical Truss with Two Elements at Various Orientations-- 1.5 Unsymmetrical Truss with Two Elements-- 1.6 Truss with Three Members-- 1.7 Hands-on Approach to Truss Design-- 1.8 Analysis of Statically Determinate Trusses-- 1.9 Stable Trusses-- 1.10 Building a Truss-- 1.11 Problems-- Chapter 2: Moments and Deflections in Cantilever Beams;-- 2.1 What Is a Bending Moment? -- 2.2 What Is a Shear Force?-- 2.3 What Is a Distributed Load?-- 2.4 What Is a Couple?-- 2.5 The Effects of Moment on Stresses in a Beam-- 2.6 The Effects of Moment on Strains in a Beam-- 2.7 Deformation of a Beam-Spring Model-- 2.8 Deformation of a Beam-Continuously Deformable Model-- 2.9 Problems-- Chapter 3: Moments and Deflections in Simply Supported Beams-- 3.1 The Effect of a Concentrated Load on Shear, Moment, and Deflection-- 3.2 The Effect of Several Concentrated Loads on Shear, Moment, . and Deflection-- 3.3 Similarities between Beam and Truss Response-- 3.4 Construction and Test of a Timber Beam -- 3.5 Problems-- Chapter 4: Bending and Shear Stresses-- 4.1 First Moment-- 4.2 Second Moment and Section Modulus-- 4.3 Construction and Test of a Styrofoam Beam-- 4.4 Shear Stress;-- 4.5 Problems-- Chapter 5: Frames-- 5.1 Introductory-- 5.2 A Simple Bent-- 5.3 A Portal Frame-- 5.4 Statically Indeterminate-- 5.5 Multistory Frame-- 5.6 Three-Hinged-- 5.7 Problems-- Chapter 6: Buckling-- 6.1 Simple Models-- 6.2 Continuously Deformable-- 6.3 Problems; Answers to Problems; List of Symbols; Users Manual for GOYA; Index
Provides a basic understanding of how building or bridges resist gravity, wind, or earthquake loads. This book presents numerous examples, case studies, solved problems, and a solutions manual. It covers topics such as trusses, bending, frames, and buckling.