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Classification of the Response of Materials
First, it should be clarified that one should not get confused with the real body…
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Basic Equations in Mechanics
Having gained a superficial understanding of the four concepts in mechanics namely the force, stress,…
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Equilibrium and compatibility
Introduction This course builds upon the concepts learned in the course “Mechanics of Materials” also…
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Vertical Retaining Wall Structures
Overview Vertical wall type structures function as barriers whose purpose is to prevent a material…
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Shallow Foundations
Overview In most cases civil structures are placed on the ground. That segment of the…
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Statically Determinate Curved Members
Overview Beams are straight members subjected to transverse loading. We showed there that transversely loaded…
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Cables Subjected to Concentrated Loads
Horizontal Cables Suppose we conduct the following experiment shown in Fig. 5.6. We start with…
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Displacement and Deformation of Slender Beams: Planar Loading
Figure 3.18 shows how a slender beam responds to a transverse planar loading. The geometric…
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Definition of a Prismatic Beam
Beams are used extensively in structures, primarily in flooring systems for buildings and bridges. They…
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Deformation–Displacement Relations
Consider the planar truss structure shown in Fig. 2.22. Suppose the members experience deformation and…