Description

For courses in Structural Analysis; also suitable for individuals planning a career as a structural engineer.
Structural Analysis in SI Units, presents the theory and applications of structural analysis as it applies to trusses, beams, and frames. Through its student-friendly, clear organisation, the text emphasises developing the ability to model and analyse a structure in preparation for professional practice.
The text is designed to ensure students 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 covers realistic situations involving various levels of difficulty.
The updated 10th SI edition features many 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 a discussion of catenary cables and further clarification for drawing moment and deflection diagrams for beams and frames.

Features

This title is a Pearson Global Edition. The Editorial team at Pearson has worked closely with educators around the world to include content which is especially relevant to students outside the United States.

Introduces the course concepts with a focus on problem-solving and practical application

• The organization and approach of the text presents a structured method for introducing each new definition or concept, and makes the book a convenient resource for later reference and review. Each chapter is organized into well-defined sections that contain an explanation of specific topics, illustrative example problems, and, at the end of the chapter, a set of relevant homework problems.
• Procedures for Analysis is a unique feature that provides students with a logical and systematic method for applying theory and building problem-solving skills. The example problems are solved using this outlined method in order to clarify the steps needed for solution.
• NEW! Structural modeling is discussed throughout, especially as it applies to modeling a structure for a computer analysis.
• UPDATED! Rewritten text material clarifies and expands upon concepts throughout the book.
• NEW! Material has been added throughout, including a discussion of catenary cables, and further clarification for drawing moment and deflection diagrams for beams and frames.
• Photographs throughout the book demonstrate how principles of structural analysis apply to real-world situations and help students visualize difficult concepts.
• EXPANDED! Illustrations throughout the text include newly added two-color art, as well as photorealistic illustrations representing the 3-D nature of structural engineering.
• A rigorous Triple Accuracy Checking review of the 10th SI edition includes the author’s review of all content, as well as the following individuals checking the text:
  - Kurt Norlin, Bittner Development Group
  - Kai Beng Yap, a practicing engineer
  - J.H. Lee, a practicing engineer
  - Pavel Kolmakov and Daria Zamiusskaya, Computentum
• The SI edition was reviewed by three additional reviewers.

Help students think critically and put theory into practice

• End-of-chapter review summarizes chapter content and accompanies each important point with the chapter’s relevant equation and art.
• EXPANDED! This edition includes many new problems, designed to test students’ ability to apply theory to realistic practical situations. All units are SI units.
  - Answers to selected problems are listed in the back of the text.
  - Example problems are presented in a concise, easy-to-understand manner.
  - NEW! Preliminary problems offer simple applications of concepts and help students develop problem-solving skills before attempting to solve any of the standard problems that follow.
• Visit the companion Website[PS1] for digital resources related to the text:
• Video solutions that provide complete, step-by-step solution walk throughs of representative homework problems from each chapter. They offer:
  - Fully worked solutions showing each step of representative homework problems to help students make vital connections between concepts
  - Self-paced instructions

New to this Edition

Introduces the course concepts with a focus on problem-solving and practical application

• Structural modeling is discussed throughout, especially as it applies to modeling a structure for use as input for a computer analysis.
• UPDATED! Rewritten text material clarifies and expands upon some concepts.
• Material has been added throughout, including a discussion of catenary cables and further clarification for drawing moment and deflection diagrams for beams and frames.
• EXPANDED! Illustrations throughout the text include newly added two-color art, as well as photorealistic illustrations representing the 3-D nature of structural engineering.
• A rigorous Triple Accuracy Checking review of the 10th SI edition includes the author’s review of all content, as well as the following individuals checking the text:
  - Kurt Norlin, Bittner Development Group
  - Kai Beng Yap, a practicing engineer
  - Jun Hwa Lee
  - Pavel Kolmakov and Daria Zamiusskaya, Computentum

The SI edition was reviewed by three additional reviewers.

Help students think critically and put theory into practice

• EXPANDED! This edition includes many new problems, designed to test students’ ability to apply theory to realistic practical situations. All units are SI units.
• Answers to selected problems are listed in the back of the text.
• Example problems are presented in a concise, easy-to-understand manner.
• NEW! Preliminary problems offer simple applications of concepts and help students develop problem-solving skills before attempting to solve any of the standard problems that follow.

Mastering^TM Engineering is not included. Students, if Mastering Engineering is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. Mastering Engineering should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

• Enhanced End-of-Chapter exercises offer wrong-answer feedback and hints as students work through problems taken directly from the book.

Table of Contents

1.  Types of Structures and Loads
2.  Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
3.  Analysis of Statically Determinate Trusses
4.  Internal Loadings Developed in Structural Members
5.  Cables and Arches
6.  Influence Lines for Statically Determinate Structures
7.  Deflections
8.  Deflections Using Energy Methods
9.  Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by the Force Method
10. Displacement Method of Analysis: Slope-Deflection Equations
11. Displacement Method of Analysis: Moment Distribution
12. Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures
13. Beams and Frames Having Non-prismatic Members
14. Truss Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
15. Beam Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
16. Plane Frame Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
17. Structural Modeling and Computer Analysis
Appendix A. Matrix Algebra for Structural Analysis
Preliminary Problems and Fundamental Problems Solutions
Answers to Selected Problems
Index