Structural Analysis I: Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures

Structural analysis, commonly referred to as theory of structures, is an important subject for civil engineering students who are required to analyse and design structures, and is mainly concerned with finding out the behavior of a physical structure when subjected to forces such as  wind, snow, furniture, etc., or excitation such as earthquakes. This book introduces students to the elementary fundamentals of structural analysis for beams, trusses, and frames.

This book provides the student with a clear and thorough understanding of the theory and application of the principles of structural analysis, and emphasises on developing the students ability to analyse problems. Furthermore, the SI system of units is used for numerical work. The simple and lucid presentation of the contents will be of great help to undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students and for those appearing for related competitive exams.