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Structural Analysis presents the theory and applications of structural analysis as it applies to trusses, beams, and frames. The reader-friendly, clear organization emphasizes developing the ability to model and analyze a structure in preparation for professional practice. The text is designed to ensure those taking their first course in this subject understand some of the more important classical methods of structural analysis, in order to obtain a better understanding of how loads are transmitted through a structure, and how the structure will deform under load. The large number of problems cover realistic situations involving various levels of difficulty.
The 10th Edition features 30% new problems and an expanded discussion of structural modeling, specifically the importance of modeling a structure so it can be used in computer analysis. Newly added material includes an update to the ASCE/SEI 2106 specifications, a discussion of catenary cables, and further clarification for drawing moment and deflection diagrams for beams and frames.
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R.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a BS in Civil Engineering (majoring in Structures) and an MS in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. Professor Hibbeler’s professional experience includes postdoctoral work in reactor safety and analysis at Argonne National Laboratory, and structural and stress analysis work at Chicago Bridge and Iron, as well as at Sargent and Lundy in Chicago. He has practiced engineering in Ohio, New York, and Louisiana.
Professor Hibbeler currently teaches both civil and mechanical engineering courses at the University of Louisiana— Lafayette. In the past, he has taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , Youngstown State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Union College.
1 Types of Structures and Loads
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Classification of Structures
1.3 Loads
1.4 Structural Design Problems
Chapter Review
2 Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
2.1 Idealized Structure
2.2 Load Path
2.3 Principle of Superposition
2.4 Equations of Equilibrium
2.5 Determinacy and Stability
2.6 Application of the Equations of Equilibrium
Fundamental Problems
Problems
Project Problem
Chapter Review
3 Analysis of Statically Determinate Trusses
3.1 Common Types of Trusses
3.2 Classification of Coplanar Trusses
3.3 The Method of Joints
3.4 Zero-Force Members
3.5 The Method of Sections
3.6 Compound Trusses
3.7 Complex Trusses
3.8 Space Trusses
Fundamental Problems
Problems
Project Problem
Chapter Review
4 Internal Loadings Developed in Structural Members
4.1 Internal Loadings at a Specified Point
4.2 Shear and Moment Functions
4.3 Shear and Moment Diagrams for a Beam
4.4 Shear and Moment Diagrams for a Frame
4.5 Moment Diagrams Constructed by the Method of Superposition
Preliminary Problems
Fundamental Problems
Problems
Project Problems
Chapter Review
5 Cables and Arches
5.1 Cables
5.2 Cable Subjected to Concentrated Loads
5.3 Cable Subjected to a Uniform Distributed Load
5.4 Arches
5.5 Three-Hinged Arch
Problems
Chapter Review
6 Influence Lines for Statically Determinate Structures
6.1 Influence Lines
6.2 Influence Lines for Beams
6.3 Qualitative Influence Lines
6.4 Influence Lines for Floor Girders
6.5 Influence Lines for Trusses
6.6 Maximum Influence at a Point due to a Series of Concentrated Loads
6.7 Absolute Maximum Shear and Moment
Fundamental Problems
Problems
Project Problem
Chapter Review
7 Deflections
7.1 Deflection Diagrams and the Elastic Curve
7.2 Elastic-Beam Theory
7.3 The Double Integration Method
7.4 Moment-Area Theorems
7.5 Conjugate-Beam Method
Preliminary Problems
Fundamental Problems
Problems
Chapter Review
8 Deflections Using Energy Methods
8.1 External Work and Strain energy
8.2 Principle of Work and energy
8.3 Principle of Virtual Work
8.4 Method of Virtual Work: Trusses
8.5 Castigliano’s Theorem
8.6 Castigliano’s Theorem for Trusses
8.7 Method of Virtual Work: Beams and Frames
8.8 Virtual Strain Energy Caused by Axial Load, Shear, Torsion, and Temperature
8.9 Castigliano’s Theorem for Beams and Frames
Fundamental Problems
Problems
Chapter Review
9 Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by the Force Method
9.1 Statically Indeterminate Structures
9.2 Force Method of Analysis: General Procedure
9.3 Maxwell’s Theorem of Reciprocal Displacements
9.4 Force Method of Analysis: Beams
9.5 Force Method of Analysis: Frames
9.6 Force Method of Analysis: Trusses
9.7 Composite Structures
9.8 Symmetric Structures
9.9 Influence Lines for Statically Indeterminate Beams
9.10 Qualitative Influence Lines for Frames
Fundamental Problems
Problems
Chapter Review
10 Displacement Method of Analysis: Slope-Deflection Equations
10.1 Displacement Method of Analysis: General Procedures
10.2 Slope-Deflection equations
10.3 Analysis of Beams
10.4 Analysis of Frames: No Sidesway
10.5 Analysis of Frames: Sidesway
Problems
Project Problem
Chapter Review
11 Displacement Method of Analysis: Moment Distribution
11.1 General Principles and Definitions
11.2 Moment Distribution for Beams
11.3 Stiffness-Factor Modifications
11.4 Moment Distribution for Frames: No Sidesway
11.5 Moment Distribution for Frames: Sidesway
Problems
Chapter Review
12 Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures
12.1 Use of Approximate Methods
12.2 Trusses
12.3 Vertical Loads on Building Frames
12.4 Portal Frames and Trusses
12.5 Lateral Loads on Building Frames: Portal Method
12.6 Lateral Loads on Building Frames: Cantilever Method
Problems
Chapter Review
13 Beams and Frames Having Nonprismatic Members
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Loading Properties of Nonprismatic Members
13.3 Moment Distribution for Structures Having Nonprismatic Members
13.4 Slope-Deflection Equations for Nonprismatic Members
Problems
Chapter Review
14 Truss Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
14.1 Fundamentals of the Stiffness Method
14.2 Member Stiffness Matrix
14.3 Displacement and Force Transformation Matrices
14.4 Member Global Stiffness Matrix
14.5 Truss Stiffness Matrix
14.6 Application of the Stiffness Method for Truss Analysis
14.7 Nodal Coordinates
14.8 Trusses Having Thermal Changes and Fabrication errors
14.9 Space-Truss Analysis
Problems
Chapter Review
15 Beam Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
15.1 Preliminary Remarks
15.2 Beam-Member Stiffness Matrix
15.3 Beam-Structure Stiffness Matrix
15.4 Application of the Stiffness Method for Beam Analysis
Problems
16 Plane Frame Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
16.1 Frame-Member Stiffness Matrix
16.2 Displacement and Force Transformation Matrices
16.3 Frame-Member Global Stiffness Matrix
16.4 Application of the Stiffness Method for Frame Analysis
Problems
17 Structural Modeling and Computer Analysis
17.1 General Structural Modeling
17.2 Modeling a Structure and its Members
17.3 General Application of a Structural Analysis Computer Program
Computer Problems
Project Problems
Appendix
A. Matrix Algebra for Structural Analysis
Preliminary Problems and Fundamental Problems Solutions
Answers to Selected Problems
Index
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