
Structural Mechanics
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- Suitable for independent study or as a compliment to a traditional lecture-based course
- Adopts a programmed learning format, with a focus on student-centred learning
- Contains many examples, carefully constructed questions and graded practical problems, allowing the reader to work at their own pace, and assess their progress whilst gaining confidence in their ability to apply the principles of Structural Mechanics
- Now covering the major part of the Structural Mechanics/Analysis syllabuses of most Civil Engineering degree courses up to second year level.
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JACK CAIN was formerly Principle Lecturer and Course Leader for the Civil Engineering degree course at Coventry University. He has had many years of industrial and teaching experience.
Content
How to Use this Book
Revision of the Fundamentals of Statics
Simple Structures (Loads and Reactions)
Pin Jointed Frame Structures
Shearing Forces and Bending Moments
Stress Analysis (Direct Stresses)
Bending Stresses
Combined Bending and Direct Stresses
Shear Stresses
Torsional Stresses
Stress Transformations and Mohr's Circle of Stress
Composite Sections
Beam Deflections and Rotations
Strain Energy
Virtual Work
Moment Distribution and Statically Indeterminate Structures
The Slope Deflection Method
Influence Lines
Elastic Buckling of Axially Loaded Compression Members
Plastic Analysis
Appendix.
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