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Types of Truss Structures
Simple two-dimensional (2-D) truss structures are formed by combining one-dimensional linear members to create a…
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Deformations and Displacements
When a body is subjected to external loads, internal forces are developed in order to…
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Idealized Structure: Free Body Diagrams
Generating an idealization of an actual structure is the key step in applying the equilibrium…
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Basic Analytical Tools of Structural Analysis
Engineering a structure involves not only dimensioning the structure but also evaluating whether the structure’s…
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Properties of Loadings
The previous discussion was focused on the source of loadings, i.e., environmental, functional, construction, and…
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Types of Loads
As described above, structures must be proportioned so that they will not fail or deform…
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Loss of Stability Due to Material Failure
In the first scenario, the level of stress in a component reaches the ultimate stress…
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Initial Stability
If either the number or nature of the reactions is insufficient to satisfy the equilibrium…
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Critical Concerns of Structural Engineering
Of primary concern to a Structural engineer is ensuring that the structure will not collapse…
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Types of Structures and Structural Components
Structures are everywhere in the built environment. Buildings, bridges, tunnels, storage tanks, and transmission lines…