Structural Mechanics

CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 Structures and Their Classification
1.2 Objective and Learning Method of Structural Mechanics
1.3 Analytical Models of Structures
1.4 Classification of Framed Structures
1.5 The Classification of Loads
Summary
Problems for Reflecting
CHAPTER 2 Geometric Construction Analysis of Structures
2.1 Purpose of Analyzing Geometric Construction of Structures, Stable and Unstable Structural Systems
2.2 The Concept of Degrees of Freedom and Restraints
2.3 Geometric Construction Rules of Planar Stable Framed Systems Without Redundant Restraints
2.4 Illustration of Geometric Construction Analysis
2.5 The Relationship between Static Determinacy and Geometric Construc-tion of Structures
Summary
Problems for Reflecting
Problems for Solution
CHAPTER 3 Statically Determinate Beams
3.1 The Analysis of Single Span Beams
3.2 Construction of Bending Moment Diagram By Principle of Superposition for Straight Members
3.3 The Analysis of Simply Supported Inclined Beams
3.4 The Restraint Force Calculation and Geometric Construction of Statically Determinate Multispan Beams
3.5 The Construction of Internal Force Diagrams of Statically Determinate Multispan Beams
Summary
Problems for Reflecting
Problems for Solution
CHAPTER 4 Plane Statically Determinate Rigid Frames
4.1 Geometric Construction and Characteristics of Plane Statically Determi-nate Rigid Frames
4.2 The Analyzing of Reactions for Statically Determinate Rigid Frames
4.3 Determination of Internal Forces of Member Ends by Using the Method of Sections
4.4 The Construction of Internal Force Diagrams of Statically Determinate Frames
4.5 Internal Force Diagrams of Statically Determinate Three-hinged Frames,Multispan and Multistory Frames
Summary
Problems for Reflecting
Problems for Solution
CHAPTER 5 Three Hinged Arches
5.1 The Constitution and Type of Three Hinged Arches
5.2 The Reactions of Three Hinged Arches Under the Action of Vertical Loads
5.3 The Formula for Calculating Internal Forces of Three Hinged Arches Un-der Action of Vertical Loads
5.4 Stressing Performance of Three Hinged Arches
5.5 Rational Axial Lines of Three Hinged Arches
Summary
Problems for Reflecting
Problems for Solution
CHAPTER 6 Plane Statically Determinate Trusses and Composite Struc-tures
6.1 Characteristics and Classification of Trusses
6.2 The Method of Joints
6.3 The Method of Sections
6.4 The Combination of the Method of Joints and the Method of Sections
6.5 Form and Stressing Characteristics of Girder Trusses
6.6 Composite Structures
Summary
Problems for Reflecting
Problems for Solution
CHAPTER 7 General Remarks on Statically Determinate Structures
7.1 Analytical Methods for Statically Determinate Structures
7.2 General Property of Statically Determinate Structures
7.3 Stressing Characteristics of Various Types of Structures
Problems for Solution
CHAPTER 8 Influence Lines
CHAPTER 9 Principle of Virtual Work and Displacement of Structures
CHAPTER 10 Force Method
CHAPTER 11 Displacement Method
CHAPTER 12 Method of Successive Approximations and Influence Lines
CHAPTER 13 Matrix Displacement Method
CHAPTER 14 General Remarks on Statically Indeterminate Structures
Answers to selected problems
Bibliography