Sinossi
Understand how engineers predict and control complex structures with the principle of least work. This classic text explains methods for analyzing statically indeterminate structures, including beams, arches, and bridge floors, using practical examples from railways and trough flooring. It blends theory with hands‑on calculations to show how deflections and reactions arise in real systems.
Written for practitioners and students, the book emphasizes intuitive, minimum-work approaches to determine forces, moments, and displacements. It covers turning abstract concepts into workable procedures, from bending moments and work in deforming beams to Clapeyron’s theorem of three moments and beyond. Real‑world flooring and rail behavior are used to illustrate how stiffness, support spacing, and load distribution influence safety and performance.
- Learn how load distribution changes with joint stiffness, sleepers, and trough floors
- See how to apply the principle of least work to find reactions and deflections
- Explore methods for solving arches, curved beams, and continuous girders
- Understand practical comparisons of different floor designs and their distributing effects
Ideal for engineers, advanced students, and anyone needing a solid, calculation‑driven view of structural behavior.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
Risultati della ricerca per Statically Indeterminate Structures and the Principle...
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Statically Indeterminate Structures and the Principle of Least Work
Print on DemandDa: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tackles a complex engineering problem: the analysis of statically indeterminate structures, structures with more members than are strictly necessary for stability. While traditional methods often struggle to accurately determine stresses in such structures, this book introduces a powerful tool: the principle of least work. The author traces the origins of this principle back to Castigliano's work in 1879, highlighting its practical advantages over earlier methods. Through detailed examples and calculations, the book demonstrates how the principle can be applied to analyze different types of structures, including lattice girders, trusses with multiple redundant members, and even solid beams. The author meticulously explores the application of the principle to calculating deflections in complex frameworks, proving that the commonly held assumption of neglecting the contribution of bracing bars is not always valid. Furthermore, the book examines the implications of this principle for the analysis of swing bridges and arches, showcasing how it can be used to accurately calculate reactions and bending moments. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to understanding the principle of least work, providing engineers with a powerful tool for analyzing and designing complex structures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332734177_0
Compra nuovo
EUR 15,87
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Statically Indeterminate Structures and the Principle of Least Work Classic Reprint
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781332734177
Compra nuovo
EUR 22,63
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Statically Indeterminate Structures and the Principle of Least Work Classic Reprint
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
Valutazione del venditore 4 su 5 stelle
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781332734177
Compra nuovo
EUR 20,97
Spedizione EUR 3,79
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Spedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.
Quantità: 15 disponibili