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Structural Analysis with MindTap

Author(s): Aslam Kassimali

ISBN: 9788131520444

Edition: 5th

© Year : 2015

₹999

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 832

Trim Size : 279 x 216 mm

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The 5th edition of the classic STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS by Aslam Kassamali teaches students the basic principles of structural analysis using the classical approach. The chapters are presented in a logical order, moving from an introduction of the topic to an analysis of statically determinate beams, trusses and rigid frames, to the analysis of statistically indeterminate structures. The text includes solved problems to help illustrate the fundamental concepts.

  • Clear and valuable explanations of the basic concepts, supported by detailed step-by-step procedures for analysis, enabling students to make an easier transition from theory to problem solving.

  • Worked-out examples provide extra support.

  • Each chapter begins with an introductory section defining its objective and ends with a helpful summary.

  • Chapter 17, Introduction to Matrix Structural Analysis, prepares readers for the follow-up course in matrix structural analysis.

  • Coverage of loads on structures has been updated to meet the latest ASCE standards.

  • New photos and page layout to enhance clarity.

  • Fifteen percent new problems (with the total over 600).

  • Includes Mindtap which is  an interactive, customizable and complete learning solution. It includes a MindTap Reader and a library of learning apps (e.g., CNOW, Aplia, ReadSpeaker, Merriam-Webster dictionary, MyContent, RSS Feed, Kaltura, Progress app, etc.).

Part I: INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND LOADS.

1. Introduction to Structural Analysis.

2. Loads on Structures.

Part II: ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY DETERMINATE STRUCTURES.

3. Equilibrium and Support Reactions.

4. Plane and Space Trusses.

5. Beams and Frames: Shear and Bending Moment.

6. Deflections of Beams: Geometric Methods.

7. Deflections of Trusses, Beams, and Frames: Work – Energy Methods.

8. Influence Lines.

9. Application of Influence Lines.

10. Analysis of Symmetric Structures.

Part III: ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES.

11. Introduction to Statically Indeterminate Structures.

12. Approximate Analysis of Rectangular Building Frames.

13. Method of Consistent Deformations – Force Method.

14. Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Structures.

15. Slope-Deflection Method.

16. Moment-Distribution Method.

17. Introduction to Matrix Structural Analysis.

Appendix A: Areas and Centroids of Geometric Shapes.

Appendix B: Review of Matrix Algebra.

Appendix C: Computer Software.

Appendix D: Three-Moment Equation

Aslam Kassimali

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 masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1974 and 1976 respectively.