Part 1. Preface to the second edition. Preface to the first edition. Notation. An introduction to structural computation. Some beam calculations. Computation of bending stresses. Eccentrically loaded connections. Solution of simultaneous equations. Analysis of plane trusses. Analysis of space trusses. Analysis of plane rigid frames (1). Analysis of plane rigid frames (2). The analysis of simple and continuous beams. Analysis of plane grillages. Analysis of rigid space frames. Elastic-plastic analysis of plane frames. Analysis of suspension cables. Design of suspension cables. Static analysis of unguyed towers. Analysis of plane beam-columns. Analysis of elastically supported beams. Analysis of plane rings and arches. An introduction to computer graphics. Index.
Part 2. Appendices: Program listings in reference to the problems discussed in Part 1.
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