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This book presents a unified approach to the analysis of structures by combining classical and matrix methods of analysis. It is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of structural analysis and to develop intuitive perception in students. Several simplifying analytical techniques taught in European schools are discussed here. The advantages and limitations of various methods, and the differences in their approaches are discussed in detail.

Prof. D.S. Prakash Rao has over thirty years of research, design and Teaching experience. He has worked with several organisations in India and overseas, was associated with projects on a wide range of subjects, and has authored several Research papers, reports and books. Dr Rao is the recipient of several awards including the Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visveshvaraya award for his outstanding contribution to the Engineering profession. He is presently with the Civil Engineering Department, University College of Engineering, Hyderabad.

Introduction

Structural indeterminacy
Energy principles
Deflections in statically determinate beams
Deflections in statically determinate trusses
Statically indeterminate beams
Statically indeterminate trusses
Statically indeterminate frames
Iterative methods
Approximate methods
Symmetry and antimetry
Deflections in indeterminate structures
Cables and arches
Influence lines for determinate structures
Influence lines for statically indeterminate structures
Rolling loads
Space trusses
Column analogy
Matrix methods
Matrix analysis of indeterminate trusses
Matrix analysis of indeterminate beams
Matrix analysis of frames
Appendices

References
Index