Structural Analysis (ICE Textbook series)

Structural Analysis offers a comprehensive introduction for undergraduate students to the core principles underpinning the analysis of structures. From an initial focus on the analysis of simple structures, the book covers the computation of deflections, leading to a consideration of more complex structural arrangements. The purpose of structural analysis for design and assessment is explored, and the idealisation of structures and the assumptions made in analysis are outlined. Structural Analysis also considers linear elasticity, buckling and plastic methods of structural analysis as well as the importance of engineering judgement skills that should be applied to complement these quantitative techniques. Produced by the Institution of Civil Engineers, ICE Textbooks offer clear, concise and practical information on the major principles of civil and structural engineering. They are an indispensable companion to undergraduate audiences, providing students with: a comprehensive introduction to core engineering topics; real-life case studies and worked examples; practice questions, exercises and supplementary online solutions available at: www.icetextbooks.com; key learning aims and chapter summaries; further reading suggestions.