This comprehensive textbook serves as a definitive guide on the "Theory of Structures," covering a broad spectrum of topics aligned with engineering curricula and field practices. The core philosophy of the book is to emphasize a physical understanding of structural concepts by integrating theory with practical analysis and detailing. It provides in-depth coverage of foundational principles, in…
This classic textbook provides a comprehensive review of the fundamental principles of strength of materials, also known as solid mechanics. It is designed as a practical study guide for engineering students, focusing on the behavior of load-bearing structures and machines under various types of stress and loading. The book covers critical topics such as tension and compression, shear stresses,…
Buku ini menjelaskan tentang prosedur dan tahapan analisis pemodelan struktur secara numerik menggunakan Metode Elemen Hingga (Finite Element Method/FEM), khususnya dengan menggunakan software ABAQUS. Ditujukan untuk membantu mahasiswa/i teknik sipil dan peneliti, buku ini membahas teori dasar FEM, meliputi matriks kekakuan, persoalan 2 dimensi, pelat dan cangkang, serta elemen solid. Selanjutn…
Provides a comprehensive introduction to Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis for civil engineering students and practitioners. It focuses on both the stiffness method and the flexibility method, teaching the fundamental principles necessary to develop computer programs for analyzing various structural types, such as trusses, beams, and frames. The content covers basic matrix formulation, equi…
Presents the fundamental Finite Element Method (FEM) and its applications specifically in structural analysis. Intended as a core text in civil engineering, the book covers basic concepts of plane stress and plane strain, modeling techniques used in finite element analysis, integral formulations and their applications, and three-dimensional stress analysis. The primary goal is to provide a comp…
Presents a collection of fundamental and advanced topics on structural optimization methodology. It emphasizes a unified approach, covering essential theories, mathematical programming techniques, and optimality criteria methods used to find the most efficient and cost-effective structural designs. The book explores the application of optimization principles in engineering to systematically ref…
his book provides a foundational introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM), a crucial numerical technique in engineering and scientific computation. It covers the core principles of FEM, designed to help students and practitioners understand and apply the method to solve complex boundary value problems in fields such as structural analysis and computational fluid dynamics. The text aims t…
A classic text focusing on the matrix methods of structural analysis, primarily for framed structures (like trusses and rigid frames). It provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary to analyze complex structural systems using computers. Key topics covered include stiffness methods, flexibility methods, equilibrium, compatibility, and the practical …