MATRIX ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES SECOND EDITION
The objective of this book is to develop an understanding of the basic principles
of the matrix methods of structural analysis, so that they can be efficiently im-
plemented on modern computers. Focusing on the stiffness approach, Matrix
Analysis of Structures covers the linear analysis of two- and three-dimensional
framed structures in static equilibrium. It also presents an introduction to nonlin-
ear structural analysis and contains the fundamentals of the flexibility approach.
of the matrix methods of structural analysis, so that they can be efficiently im-
plemented on modern computers. Focusing on the stiffness approach, Matrix
Analysis of Structures covers the linear analysis of two- and three-dimensional
framed structures in static equilibrium. It also presents an introduction to nonlin-
ear structural analysis and contains the fundamentals of the flexibility approach.
The book is divided into ten chapters. Chapter 1 presents a general intro-
duction to the subject, and Chapter 2 reviews the basic concepts of matrix alge-
bra relevant to matrix structural analysis. The next five chapters (Chapters 3
through 7) cover the analysis of plane trusses, beams, and plane rigid frames. The
computer implementation of the stiffness method is initiated early in the text
(beginning with Chapter 4), to allow students sufficient time to complete devel-
opment of computer programs within the duration of a single course. Chapter 8
presents the analysis of space trusses, grids, and space rigid frames, Chapter 9
covers some special topics and modeling techniques, and Chapter 10 provides an
introduction to nonlinear structural analysis.
duction to the subject, and Chapter 2 reviews the basic concepts of matrix alge-
bra relevant to matrix structural analysis. The next five chapters (Chapters 3
through 7) cover the analysis of plane trusses, beams, and plane rigid frames. The
computer implementation of the stiffness method is initiated early in the text
(beginning with Chapter 4), to allow students sufficient time to complete devel-
opment of computer programs within the duration of a single course. Chapter 8
presents the analysis of space trusses, grids, and space rigid frames, Chapter 9
covers some special topics and modeling techniques, and Chapter 10 provides an
introduction to nonlinear structural analysis.
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