Matrix Methods for Advanced Structural Analysis

Matrix Methods for Advanced Structural Analysis

Matrix Methods for Advanced Structural Analysis

Matrix Methods for Advanced Structural Analysis

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Overview

Divided into 12 chapters, Matrix Methods for Advanced Structural Analysis begins with an introduction to the analysis of structures (fundamental concepts and basic steps of structural analysis, primary structural members and their modeling, brief historical overview of methods of static analysis, programming principles, and suggestions for the rational use of computer programs). This is followed by the principal steps of the Direct Stiffness Method including plane trusses, plane framed structures, space trusses, and space framed structures. The case of plane or space framed structure, including possible rigid elements at their beam ends (rigid joints) is discussed in detail.

Other topics discussed in this reference include the procedure for analyzing beams with internal releases (partial connection of beam elements) and elastic hinges, as well as the alternative handling of internal releases by modifying the element stiffness matrix. Furthermore, the Method of Substructures is demonstrated for the solution of large-scale models in terms of the associated number of degrees of freedom.

  • The principal steps of the Direct Stiffness Method are presented for plane and space trusses, as well as plane and space framed structures
  • The handling of beams with internal releases and elastic hinges
  • The method of substructures for large-scale structures
  • A computer code (basic steps and source files) based on MATLAB® software for the analysis of beam-like structures

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780128118825
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication date: 11/13/2017
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 468
File size: 89 MB
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About the Author

National Technical University of Athens, Institute of Structural Analysis and Seismic Research, Athens, Greece
Dr.,M.Sc.,DIC,Eng., Professor of Structural Analysis, Institute of Structural Analysis and Antiseismic Research
School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis2. Plane Trusses3. Plane Frames4. Space Trusses5. Space frames6. Rigid Joints7. Internal hinges – Combined Node Method8. Internal hinges – Modified Stiffness Matrices Method9. Static Condensation Method10. Elements of variable cross section11. Method of Substructures12. Programming of Direct Stiffness Method for beam-like structures – Programming in MatLab Software

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