Bearing Stresses
These may occur in a wood structural member parallel to the grain (end bearing), perpendicular to the grain, or at an angle to the grain. Bearing Parallel to Grain …
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Air-Stabilized Structures
A true membrane is able to withstand tension but is completely unable to resist bending. Although it is highly efficient structurally, like a shell, a membrane must be much thinner than …
Thin-Shell Structures
A structural membrane or shell is a curved surface structure. Usually, it is capable of transmitting loads in more than two directions to supports. It is highly efficient structurally when it …
Stresses in Arches
An arch is a curved beam, the radius of curvature of which is very large relative to the depth of the section. It differs from a straight beam in that: …
Continuous Beams and Frames
Fixed-end beams, continuous beams, continuous trusses, and rigid frames are statically indeterminate. The equations of equilibrium are not sufficient for the deter mination of all the unknown forces and moments. Additional …