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Understanding and Using Structural Concepts, Second Edition provides numerous demonstrations using physical models and practical examples. A significant amount of material, not found in current textbooks, is included to enhance the understanding of structural concepts and stimulate interest in learning, creative thinking, and design. This is achiev
Overview of Structural Concepts. STATICS. Equilibrium. Centre of Mass. Effect of Different Cross Sections. Stress Distribution. Bending. Shear and Torsion. Span and Deflection. Direct Force Paths. Smaller Internal Forces. Buckling. Prestress. Horizontal Movements of Structures Induced by Vertical Loads. DYNAMICS. Energy Exchange. Pendulums. Free Vibration. Resonance. Damping in Structures. Vibration Reduction. Human Body Models in Structural Vibration. SYNTHESIS. Static and Modal Stiffnesses. Static and Dynamic Problems. Experimental and Theoretical Studies. Theory and Practice.