Computer Analysis of Structural Frameworks - Hardcover

Balfour, James A. D.

 
9780632029129: Computer Analysis of Structural Frameworks
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0632029129 ISBN 13: 9780632029129
Publisher: Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1992

Synopsis

This book gives structural engineers the background knowledge necessary to make safe and efficient use of commercial frame analysis programs. It provides programs in BASIC to perform each of the standard procedures used in commercial structural analysis programs. For the second edition, further programs have been added and the capacity of the programs has been increased to tackle larger problems.

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About the Author

James A. D. Balfour BSc, PhD, CEng, MICE worked as a bridge engineer with the Scottish Development Department before joining the Department of Civil Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. He spent some years on secondment at the University of Malawi, where he was head of the Department of Civil Engineering.

From the Back Cover

This book gives structural engineers and students the background knowledge necessary to make safe and efficient use of commercial frame analysis programs by enabling them to:


  • Prepare input data knowing broadly how it will be used by the computer

  • Interpret the computer output

  • Select the most suitable computer program for the job in hand

  • Know when and why a structure is beyond the capabilities of a particular program

  • Devise cross checks when problems arise

The book aids understanding by providing a series of short computer programs, written in basic and designed to run on any computer from a desktop micro to a mainframe, to perform each of the standard procedures used in commercial structural analysis programs.

The new edition features programs upgraded to tackle larger problems and includes a new chapter on structural dynamics.

The two utility programs and six analysis programs make up an integrated structural analysis suite are available on disk from the author.

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Publisher
Blackwell Scientific Publications
Publication date
1992
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0632029129
ISBN 13 
9780632029129
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
490