Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis

This revised and expanded edition of Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis (Strength, Stability, Vibration) is a comprehensive guide to mastering structural analysis methods. It includes rigorous examination of key concepts, new chapters, and discussions, as well as added reference materials in the appendix. The authors focus on principal concepts, detailed procedures, and results, considering the advantages and disadvantages of each method and their effective application. The book covers extended analysis of beams, plane and spatial trusses, frames, arches, cables, and combined structures, as well as influence lines, computation of deflections, plastic analysis, stability, and free and forced vibration analysis, and special topics. Ideal for instructors, civil and structural engineers, researchers, and graduate and post-graduate students, the book provides a thorough understanding of structural analysis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 795 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This revised and significantly expanded edition contains a rigorous examination of key concepts, new chapters, and discussions within existing chapters, as well as added reference materials in the appendix. The authors demonstrate how to undertake the numerous analytical methods used in structural analysis by focusing on the principal concepts, detailed procedures, and results, as well as considering the advantages and disadvantages of each method and sphere of their effective application. The end result is a guide to mastering the many intricacies of the range of methods of structural analysis.

The book distinguishes itself by focusing on extended analysis of beams, plane and spatial trusses, frames, arches, cables, and combined structures; extensive application of influence lines for analysis of structures; simple and effective procedures for computation of deflections; introduction to plastic analysis, stability, and free and forced vibration analysis, as well as some special topics.

Ten years ago, Professor Igor A. Karnovsky and Olga Lebed crafted a must-read book. Now fully updated, expanded, and titled Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis (Strength, Stability, Vibration), the book is ideal for instructors, civil and structural engineers, as well as researchers and graduate and post-graduate students with an interest in perfecting structural analysis.

The book is organized into 10 chapters, each covering a specific aspect of structural analysis. The first chapter provides an overview of the principles and methods of structural analysis, including the definition of structural elements, loading conditions, and analytical models. The second chapter focuses on the analysis of beams, including the determination of beam deflections, stresses, and strains using the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. The third chapter discusses the analysis of plane and spatial trusses, including the determination of truss forces, member forces, and displacements using the direct stiffness method. The fourth chapter explores the analysis of frames, including the determination of frame deflections, stresses, and strains using the finite element method. The fifth chapter focuses on the analysis of arches, including the determination of arch deflections, stresses, and strains using the membrane theory. The sixth chapter discusses the analysis of cables, including the determination of cable forces, tensions, and displacements using the cable force theory. The seventh chapter explores the analysis of combined structures, including the determination of combined forces, moments, and displacements using the superposition principle method. The eighth chapter discusses the introduction to plastic analysis, stability, and free and forced vibration analysis, including the determination of plastic hinges. The ninth chapter discusses some special topics in structural analysis, including the analysis of irregular structures, the analysis of seismic response, and the analysis of wind and earthquake loads. The tenth chapter provides a summary of the key concepts and methods covered in the book.

Each chapter is accompanied by numerous examples and exercises to help readers apply the theoretical concepts to real-world problems. The examples are designed to demonstrate the practical application of the analytical methods and to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The exercises are also designed to reinforce the theoretical concepts and to help readers develop their problem-solving skills.

In addition to the examples and exercises, the book includes an appendix. The appendix also includes an extensive reference list that provides readers with access to additional resources for further reading and research. The reference list includes books, articles, and websites that cover a wide range of topics related to structural analysis, including advanced topics such as finite element analysis, optimization, and reliability analysis.

Overall, Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis (Strength, Stability, Vibration) is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to mastering the many intricacies of the range of methods of structural analysis. The book is ideal for instructors, civil and structural engineers, as well as researchers and graduate and post-graduate students with an interest in perfecting structural analysis. The book's rigorous examination of key concepts, new chapters, and discussions, as well as added reference materials, make it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in this field.

Weight: 2033g
Dimension: 279 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030443962
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2021