Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis / Edition 1

by Igor A. Karnovsky, Olga Lebed

Overview

This book will help the reader navigate through the vast field of structural analysis, successfully mastering the methods, and preparing the reader to critically analyze the results of computer analysis. Included is a vast collection of examples of problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441910462
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	12/07/2009
Edition description:	2010
Pages:	593
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Dr. Igor A. Karnovsky, Ph.D.,is a specialist in structural analysis, theory of vibration and optimal control of vibration. He has over 50 years of experience in research, teaching, and consulting in this field. He is the author of many scientific papers, and six books in Structural Dynamics and Structural Analysis, published with McGraw Hill and Springer in 2001-2016. He also holds a number of vibration-control-related patents.

Olga Lebed,.M.Sc. is a specialist in mechanics of materialsand structural analysis. She has more than 10 years of experience in teaching engineering courses, and more than 20 years of industry experience working in the fields of engineering and computer programming in 3D modelling. She is co-author of four books in Structural Dynamics and Structural Analysis published with McGraw Hill and Springer in 2001-2010.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
Part 1. Statically Determinate Structures
1 Kinematical Analysis of Structures
2 The Simplest Beams. Theory of Influence Lines
3 Multispan Hinged Beams and Frames
4 Plane Trusses
5 Space Frameworks
6 Three-Hinged Arches
7 Cables
8 Deflections of Elastic Structures
Part 2. Statically Indeterminate Structures
9 The Force Method
10 The Displacement Method
11 Mixed Method
12 Influence Line Method
13 Matrix Stiffness Method
Part 3. Special Topics
14 Plastic Behavior of Structures
15 Stability of Elastic Systems
16 Dynamics of Elastic Systems. Free Vibration
17 Dynamics of Elastic Systems. Forced Vibration
18 Special Topics of Structural Dynamics
19 Nonlinear Structural Analysis
20 Conclusion. Once More about Modeling of Structures
21 Fundamental Developments in the History of Structural Mechanics
Appendix