THEORY OF STRUCTURES

1. Moment distribution. 1.1 Hardy cross method of moment distribution. 1.2 Sinking supports. 1.3 Cantilever beams. 1.4 Simple. 2. Slope deflection. 2.1 Basic equations. 2.2 Propped. 3. Strain energy, 3.1 Expressions for strain energy. 3.2 Deflection of framed structures. 3.3 Statically indeterminate frames. 3.4 Strain energy in bending. 3.5 Combined bending and direct stress. 4. The Am techniques. 5. Statically determinate space frames. 6. Plastic analysis. 6.1 Load factor. 6.2 General expression for elastic modulus. 6.3 Collapse mechanism. 6.4 Equilibrium methods. 6.5 Virtual work method. 6.6 Continuous beams. 6.7 Hinged base portal frames. 6.8 Combined axial load and bending. 7. Arches. 7.1 Two-hinged arch. 7.2 Effects of temperature. 7.3 Semi-circular and segmental arches. 8. Influences lines. 8.1 Maxwell's theorem of reciprocal displacement. 8.2 Influences lines for deflection. 8.3 Model analysis. 8.4 Construction of influences line. 8.5 Muller-breslau theorem. 8.6 Influences line expression for a parabolic arch. 8.7 Influences lines on lattice girders. 8.8 Parallel chord trusses. 8.9 Lattice trusses with sloping chord. 9. Suspension structures. 9.1 Unstiffened suspension structures. 9.2 Stiffened suspension bridge. 9.3 The three-hinged stiffens truss. 9.4 Influences lines for bending moment and shear force. 9.5 Uniformly distributed imposed loading. 10. Deflection of pin-jointed frames. 10.1 The Williot diagram. 10.2 1 The Williot Mohr diagram. 10.3 Secondary bending moments in rigid jointed lattice frames. 11. Columns and struts. 11.1 Axially loaded struts. 11.2 Struts with initial curvature. 11.3 The Perry-Robertson equation. 11.4 Empirical design formula. 11.5 Eccentric loading. 11.6 Lateral loading. 12. Statically indeterminacy. 12.1 Methods of connected ring.

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