TY - GEN AU - Rao, D S Prakash TI - Structural analysis: a unified approach SN - 9788173710278 U1 - 624.171 RAO/S PY - 1996/// CY - Hyderabad PB - Universities Press KW - Structural analysis (Engineering) N1 - Table of Contents 1. Structural Indeterminacy 2. Energy Principles 3. Deflections in Statically Determinate Beams 4. Deflections in Statically Determinate Trusses 5. Statically Indeterminate Beams 6. Statically Indeterminate Trusses 7. Statically Indeterminate Frames 8. Iterative Methods 9. Approximate Methods 10. Symmetry and Antimetry 11. Deflections in Indeterminate Structures 12. Cables and Arches 13. Influence Lines for Determinate Structures 14. Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Structures 15. Rolling Loads 16. Space Trusses 17. Column Analogy 18. Matrix Methods 19. Matrix Analysis of Indeterminate Trusses 20. Matrix Analysis of Indeterminate Beams 21. Matrix Analysis of Frames -- N2 - This book presents a unified approach to the analysis of structures by combining classical and matrix methods of analysis. It is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of structural analysis and to develop intuitive perception in students. Several simplifying analytical techniques taught in European schools are discussed here. The advantages and limitations of various methods, and the differences in their approaches are discussed in detail UR - https://www.universitiespress.com/details?id=9788173710278 ER -