Introduction to Structural Analysis & Design - Softcover

Rajan, S. D. D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047131997X ISBN 13: 9780471319979

Publisher: Wiley, 2000

Synopsis

This book is an introductory text on structural analysis and structural design. While the emphasis is on fundamental concepts, the ideas are reinforced through a combination of limited versatile classical techniques and numerical methods. Structural analysis and structural design including optimal design are strongly linked through design examples. Included computer software enhances the learning experience.

About this title

About the Author

S. D. Rajan, Arizona State University.

From the Back Cover

All the tools you need to master Structural Analysis and Design

Clear explanations of basic concepts, a healthy balance between classical and modern numerical methods, modeling of structural systems, computer programs and tools—these are the keys to a mastering Structural Analysis and Design. Now they are all at your fingertips in this text.

With a constant focus on the fundamentals, Introduction to Structural Analysis & Design takes you step-by-step through the entire design process—from turning a client's requirement into a mathematical model of the structural systems, to analyzing and evaluating the performance of the proposed structure, to the process of redesign.

Throughout, the text concentrates on a limited set of highly versatile and powerful classical techniques and numerical methods, so you can master what's currently being used in the field today. Numerous examples establish a strong link between structural analysis and design, including optimal design. The companion website features two programs for finite element analysis and optimal design—GS-USA© and UNDO©—along with additional problems and resource material.

Features of the text

• Emphasis on a limited number of powerful classical techniques.
• Early introduction of computer modeling and usage.
• A strong link between structural analysis and design.
• Introduces code-based steel and concrete design.
• Introduces advanced concepts that the industry currently uses, such as finite element and design optimization.
• Case studies illustrate modeling techniques and design scenarios.

From the Inside Flap

All the tools you need to master Structural Analysis and DesignClear explanations of basic concepts, a healthy balance between classical and modern numerical methods, modeling of structural systems, computer programs and tools—these are the keys to a mastering Structural Analysis and Design. Now they are all at your fingertips in this text.

With a constant focus on the fundamentals, Introduction to Structural Analysis & Design takes you step-by-step through the entire design process--from turning a client's requirement into a mathematical model of the structural systems, to analyzing and evaluating the performance of the proposed structure, to the process of redesign.

Throughout, the text concentrates on a limited set of highly versatile and powerful classical techniques and numerical methods, so you can master what's currently being used in the field today. Numerous examples establish a strong link between structural analysis and design, including optimal design.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047131997X
• ISBN 13: 9780471319979
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 736