Structural Analysis in PDF
Structural Analysis by Hibbeler presents students with an easy-to-understand introduction to building analysis with a unique twist. Rather than using just one or two examples, this text has entire chapters devoted to each aspect of structural design. In addition, the book contains numerous real case studies that demonstrate the applications of structural analysis and the accuracy of its results. The text includes many easy to read exercises and a detailed reference index. Structural Analysis by Hibbeler provides both an Introduction to Structural Analysis and a Practical Study of Truss and Building Designs.
Introduction This introductory chapter covers the fundamental language and concepts involved in structural engineering. Students will learn how to express the theoretical model into a physical model. They will be introduced to some common functions and terms such as tensors, operators, and symmetries. The importance of using the right terminology throughout the project and the careful attention to detail in the construction of a working example is illustrated with many case studies.
Case Studies The main part of the text is divided into case studies of different structures. These case studies are divided into three categories, each of which is addressed separately and described thoroughly. The first category is Engineering Structures, which includes both office and commercial structures. The second category is Construction Analysis and the third is Foundations and Construction Finance. Each of these sections has at least one case study that demonstrates the main topic.