Structural Mechanics, first published in 1958, has become established as a classic text on the theory of structures and design methods of structural members. The book clearly and logically presents the subject's basic principles, keeping the mathematical content to its essential minimum.
The seventh edition has been revised to provide up-to-date design guidance, principles in line with the current British Standards and Euro codes. It clarifies the content with updated design examples and a new setting of the text throughout. The original simplicity of the mathematical treatment has been maintained, while more emphasis on the relevance of structural mechanics to the process of structural design, analysis, materials, loads on building and structures according to the current British Standard and European code of Practice.
The initial chapters of the book deal with the concept of loads and their effects on structural materials and elements in terms of stress and strain. The significance of the shape of the cross-section of structural elements is then considered. The book finishes with the design of simple structural elements such as beams, columns, rafters, portal frames, dome frames and gravity retaining walls.
Key Features:
· emphasizes full understanding of the basic principles rather than mathematical agility
· provides more worked examples for structure of elements and practical body design method and solutions with many problems to enhance comprehension
· includes relevant tables and British Standards and European code for designing structural elements
· cover durability, stability of structures including explanation of corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete elements.
· covers the design of timber, steel and concrete beams and columns to the British Standards and European codes.
· covers BTEC Higher National Unit 8162E on structural mechanics
Structural Mechanics is a core text for the BTEC structural mechanics unit for NC/D building studies and construction, HNC/D building and civil engineering studies, as well as first and second year degree courses in building, civil engineering, building surveying, surveying and architecture.
Hassan AL Nageim is a Chartered Engineer and Professor of Structural Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.