Loads and Structure Idealization 1.1 Loads1.2 Load Combinations1.3 Structure Idealization1.4 Application of Gravity Loads1.5 Application of Lateral Loads1.6 Distribution of Lateral Loads by Flexible DiaphragmPredicting Results 2.1 Qualitative Truss Analysis2.2 Principle of Superposition2.3 Principle of Superposition2.4 Approximating Loading ConditionsCables and Arches 3.1 Cables with Point Loads3.2 Cables with Uniform Loads3.3 ArchesInternal Force Diagrams 4.1 Internal Forces by Integration4.2 Constructing Diagrams by Deduction4.3 Diagrams for FramesDeformations 5.1 Double Integration Method5.2 Conjugate Beam Method5.3 Virtual Work MethodInfluence Lines 6.1 Table-of-Points Method6.2 Müller-Breslau Method6.3 Using Influence LinesIntroduction to Computer Aided Analysis 7.1 Why Computer Results are Always Wrong7.2 Checking Fundamental Principles7.3 Checking Features of the SolutionApproximate Analysis of Indeterminate Trusses and Braced Frames 8.1 Indeterminate Trusses8.2 Braced Frames with Lateral Loads8.3 Braced Frames with Gravity LoadsApproximate Analysis of Rigid Frames 9.1 Gravity Load Method9.2 Portal Method for Lateral Loads9.3 Cantilever Method for Lateral Loads9.4 Combined Gravity and Lateral LoadsApproximate Lateral Displacements 10.1 Braced Frames — Story Drift Method10.2 Braced Frames — Virtual Work Method10.3 Rigid Frames — Stiff Beam Method10.4 Rigid Frames — Virtual Work Method10.5 Solid Walls — Single Story10.6 Solid Walls — MultistoryDiaphragms 11.1 Distribution of Lateral Loads by Rigid Diaphragm11.2 In Plane Shear: Collector Beams11.3 In Plane Moment: Diaphragm ChordsForce Method 12.1 One Degree Indeterminate Beams12.2 Multi-Degree Indeterminate Beams12.3 Indeterminate TrussesMoment Distribution Method 13.1 Overview of Method13.2 Fixed End Moments and Distribution Factors13.3 Beams and Sidesway Inhibited Frames13.4 Sidesway FramesDirect Stiffness Method for Trusses 14.1 Overview of Method14.2 Transformation and Element Stiffness Matrices14.3 Compiling the System of Equations14.4 Finding Deformations, Reactions and Internal Forces14.5 Additional LoadingsDirect Stiffness Method for Frames 15.1 Element Stiffness Matrix15.2 Transformation Matrix15.3 Global Stiffness Matrix15.4 Loads Between Nodes15.5 Direct Stiffness Method15.6 Internal Forces

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