Structural Analysis and Design

  1. Structural Deflections and Deformations
    1. Deflection Theory
      1. Elastic Curve Fundamentals
        1. Curvature-Moment Relationships
          1. Boundary Conditions
            1. Compatibility Requirements
            2. Integration Methods
              1. Double Integration Method
                1. Moment-Area Method
                  1. First Moment-Area Theorem
                    1. Second Moment-Area Theorem
                      1. Applications to Beams
                        1. Applications to Frames
                        2. Conjugate Beam Method
                          1. Conjugate Beam Construction
                            1. Loading of Conjugate Beam
                              1. Applications and Limitations
                            2. Energy Methods
                              1. Strain Energy Concepts
                                1. Principle of Virtual Work
                                  1. Virtual Force Method
                                    1. Virtual Displacement Method
                                      1. Applications to Trusses
                                        1. Applications to Beams and Frames
                                        2. Castigliano's Theorems
                                          1. First Theorem
                                            1. Second Theorem
                                              1. Applications to Deflection Calculation
                                              2. Unit Load Method
                                                1. Procedure for Trusses
                                                  1. Procedure for Beams
                                                    1. Procedure for Frames
                                                  2. Deflection Calculations for Common Cases
                                                    1. Simply Supported Beams
                                                      1. Cantilever Beams
                                                        1. Continuous Beams
                                                          1. Frames
                                                            1. Trusses
                                                            2. Serviceability Considerations
                                                              1. Deflection Limits
                                                                1. Vibration Control
                                                                  1. Crack Control

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