CONTENTS 1 Classification and Behaviour of Structures 1 2 Static and Kinematic Indeterminacies of Structures 7 3 General Theorems and Strain Energy Method 14 4 Slope-Deflection Method 28 5 Moment Distribution Method andNaylor's Method 34 6 Deflection of Determinate Structures 45 7 Matrix Flexibility Method 55 8 Matrix Stiffness Method 63 9 Rolling Loads 73 10 Influence Lines for Statically Determinate Structures-Beams and Trusses 80 11 Influence Lines for Indeterminate Structures 90 12 Model Analysis 102 13 Arches 108 14 Cables and Suspension Bridges 122 15 Space Trusses 131 16 Beams Curved in Plan 140 17 Plastic Analysis of Structures 147 18 Redundant Frames 155 19 Introduction to Theory of Elasticity 166 20 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 171 21 Kani's Method 177 22 Rapid and Approximate Analysis of Building Frames 187 Bibliography 195 Index 196