Lightweight Precast-Concrete Roof Panels
Roof decks of lightweight precast-concrete panels typically span 5 to 10) ft between supports. Panel thicknesses range from 2 to 4 […]
Structural Analysis
Lateral Bracing, Portals, and Sway Frames
Lateral bracing should be designed to resist the following: (1) Lateral forces due to wind pressure on the exposed surface of
Lamellar Tearing
In a structural steel member subjected to tension, elongation and reduction of area in sections normal to the stress are usually
Kinematics
Kinematics relates displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time. Most engineering problems in kinematics can be solved by assuming that the moving body
Kinetics
Kinetics is that part of dynamics that includes the relationship between forces and any resulting motion. Newtons second law relates force
Key points of the FE method
FE method = restriction Analyzing a structure with finite elements essentially amounts to constraining the structure (see Fig. 1.1), because
k-Area Cracking
Wide flange sections are typically straightened as part of the mill production process. Often a rotary straightening process is used, although
Introduction to finite elements
In this introductory chapter various aspects of the FE method are studied, initially highlighting the key points.
Inspectability
Inspectability of all bridge members and connections is an essential design-stage consideration. This is especially apparent when the structure includes