Finite Element Analysis of Rigid Frame Structures and MATLAB Applications

Author: Liu Shutang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is closely integrated with MATLAB programming language and systematically introduces the finite element analysis method for bar structures. The book is divided into 9 chapters. Chapter 1 provides a general introduction to the basic types of bar structures and their fundamental analysis concepts. Chapters 2 to 7 introduce the analysis methods for 6 typical bar structures: continuous beams, plane trusses, plane frames, plane plate frames, spatial trusses, and spatial frames. These chapters are relatively independent, making it convenient for readers to quickly learn the content of each chapter. Chapter 8 presents analysis programs and examples for the 6 basic types of bar structures. Chapter 9 provides a detailed introduction to the analysis methods for special problems of bar structures, such as support displacement, elastic supports, inclined supports, plane joints, interruption of force transmission in bars, elastic connections at bar ends, beam-column elements, etc. Additionally, the book includes computational and analytical exercises for 6 typical bar structures. In the appendix, the restraint forces generated at the ends of constrained bars under the action of loads and other factors are provided. This book is a technical reference for engineering technicians and researchers in structural engineering and related fields engaged in structural analysis and calculations. It can also serve as a textbook and teaching reference for students and teachers in higher education institutions in relevant disciplines.