Presenting an introduction to elementary structural analysis methods and principles, this book will help readers develop a thorough understanding of both the behavior of structural systems under load and the tools needed to analyze those systems. Throughout the chapters, they'll explore both statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures. And they'll find hands-on examples and problems that illustrate key concepts and give them opportunity to apply what they've learned.
Jack C. McCormac is Alumni Distinguished Professor o CivilEngineering, Emeritus at Clemson University. He holds a BS in civilengineering from the Citadel, an MS in civil engineering fromMassachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Doctor of Letters fromClemson University. His contributions to engineering education andthe engineering profession have been recognized by many, includingthe American Society for Engineering Education, the AmericanInstitute of Steel Construction, and the American ConcreteInstitute. Professor McCormac was included in the InternationalWho's Who in Engineering, and was named by the EngineeringNews-Record as one of the top 125 engineers or architects in theworld in the last 125 years for his contributions to theconstruction industry. He was one of only two educators living inthe world today to receive this honor.
Professor McCormac belongs to the American Society of CivilEngineers and served as the principal civil engineering grader forthe National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying formany years.