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Kinetic Theory of Engineering Structures Dealing With Stresses, Deformations and Work, for the Use of Students and Practitioners in Civil Engineering - Softcover

David A. Molitor

 
9781331945376: Kinetic Theory of Engineering Structures Dealing With Stresses, Deformations and Work, for the Use of Students and Practitioners in Civil Engineering

Synopsis

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the stresses, reactions, and distortions of engineering structures, focusing on their elastic properties and behavior. It is particularly valuable for understanding the behavior of statically indeterminate structures, where the number of unknown forces or reactions exceeds the number of equilibrium equations. The author provides a detailed examination of redundant conditions, focusing on the work of deformation under various loading conditions. This includes the derivation and discussion of all general laws pertaining to framed structures, which are then applied to isotropic bodies. The book also explores secondary stresses resulting from various causes and additional stresses due to dynamic influences. It concludes with a discussion of mitering lock gates and fixed masonry arches, providing a well-rounded understanding of the subject.

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