Matrix structural analysis / by William McGuire, Richard H. Gallagher, Ronald D. Ziemian.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Symbols Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Definitions and Concepts Chapter 3 Formation of the Global Analysis Equations Chapter 4 Stiffness Analysis of Frames--I Chapter 5 Stiffness Analysis of Frame--II Chapter 6 Virtual Work Principles Chapter 7 Virtual Work Principles in Framework Analysis Chapter 8 Nonlinear Analysis of Frames--An Introduction Chapter 9 Geometric Nonlinear and Elastic Critical Load Analysis Chapter 10 Material Nonlinear Analysis Chapter 11 Solution of Linear Algebraic Equations Chapter 12 Solution of Nonlinear Equilibrium Equations Chapter 13 Special Analysis Procedures Appendix A Nonlinear Analysis--A Further Look A.1 Virtual Displacement Principles in Lagrangian Formulations A.2 An Updated Lagrangian Formulation and Its Linearization A.3 Application to the Framework Element A.4 Finite Rotations and Equilibrium in the Deformed Configuration A.4.1 The Finite Rotation Equation A.4.2 Application of the Finite Rotation Equation to the Framework Element A.5 Nonuniform Torsion References Appendix B On Rigid Body Motion and Natural Deformation B.1 The Nature of the Problem B.2 Distinguishing Between Rigid Body Motion and Natural Deformation B.3 Critique of Force Recovery Methods B.3.1 The Natural Deformation Approach B.3.2 The Elementary Approach ReferencesAuthor Index Subject Index