Structural and Stress Analysis
T.H.G. Megson
ISBN: 0340631961
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Structural analysis is essential in the
study of civil engineering, and all students are required to gain
a thorough understanding of the techniques of analyzing and
predicting stress in any structure. This text provides the student
with a comprehensive introduction to all types of structural and
stress analysis. Beginning with an explanation of the basic
principles of statics, normal and shear force, bending moments and
torsion, it then examines the different structures in which
consideration of these is paramount, from simple pin joints to
suspension cables. The properties of materials are covered, and
all aspects of beam theory are fully examined. Finally, the author
discusses the key area of instability in structures. The book
gives a rigorous account of techniques available for predicting
the deflection and stress of the many different models of beams,
and includes broad coverage of structures and their analyses to
reflect the changes in modern courses.
