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Matrix Analysis of Structures SI Version

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ISBN-10: 1111426228

ISBN-13: 9781111426224

Edition: 2nd 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Aslam Kassimali

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List price: $215.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Course Technology
Publication date: 4/22/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 640
Size: 8.03" wide x 9.13" long x 0.94" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English

Aslam Kassimali is Professor of Civil Engineering at Southern Illinois University. He teaches structural engineering, nonlinear structural analysis, and structural dynamics and stability. Consistently recognized for teaching excellence, Dr. Kassimali has received 19 awards for outstanding teaching at the department and the college level since joining Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1980. In 1996 he was named the Outstanding Teacher of the entire university, and in 2004 he was awarded the title of Distinguished Teacher. Professor Kassimali completed undergraduate work at the University of Karachi in Pakistan in 1969, earned a master's degree from Iowa State University in 1971, and…    

Introduction
Historical Background
Classical, Matrix, and Finite-Element Methods of Structural Analysis
Flexibility and Stiffness Methods
Classification of Framed Structures
Analytical Models
Fundamental Relationships for Structural Analysis
Linear Versus Nonlinear Analysis
Software
Summary
Matrix Algebra
Definition of a Matrix
Types of Matrices
Matrix Operations
Gauss-Jordan Elimination Method
Summary
Problems
Plane Trusses
Global and Local Coordinate Systems
Degrees of Freedom
Member Stiffness Relations in the Local Coordinate System
Finite-Element Formulation Using Virtual Work
Coordinate Transformations
Member Stiffness Relations in the Global Coordinate System
Structure Stiffness Relations
Procedure for Analysis
Summary
Problems
Computer Program for Analysis of Plain Trusses
Data Input
Assignment of Structure Coordinate Numbers
Generation of the Structure Stiffness Matrix
Formation of the Joint Load Vector
Solution for Joint Displacements
Calculation of Member Forces and Support Reactions
Summary
Problems
Beams
Analytical Model
Member Stiffness Relations
Finite-Element Formation Using Virtual Work
Member Fixed-End Forces Due to Loads
Structure Stiffness Relations
Structure Fixed-Joint Forces and Equivalent Joint Loads
Procedure for Analysis
Computer Programs
Summary
Problems
Plane Frames
Analytical Model
Member Stiffness Relations in the Local Coordinate System
Coordinate Transformations
Member Stiffness Relations in the Global Coordinate System
Structure Stiffness Relations
Procedure for Analysis
Computer Program
Summary
Problems
Member Releases and Secondary Effects
Member Releases in Plane Frames and Beams
Computer Implementation of Analysis for Member Releases
Support Displacements
Computer Implementation of Support Displacement Effects
Temperature Changes and Fabrication Errors
Summary
Problems
Three-Dimensional Framed Structures
Space Trusses
Grids
Space Frames
Summary
Problems
Special Topics and Modeling Techniques
The Structure Stiffness Matrix Including Restrained Coordinates--An Alternative Formulation of the Stiffness Method
Approximate Matrix Analysis of Rectangular Building Frames
Condan of Degrees of Freedom, and Substructuring
Inclined Roller Supports
Offset Connections
Shear Deformations
Nonprismatic Members
Solution of Large Systems of Stiffness Equations
Summary
Problems
Introduction to Nonlinear Structural Analysis
Basic Concept of Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis
Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Plane Trusses
Summary
Problems