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Structural Analysis Fundamentals

Work from equilibrium through beam, frame and truss analysis, then examine energy and matrix methods.

Available course · 18 modules
  1. 1Structures, modelling and idealisation
  2. 2Forces, moments and equilibrium
  3. 3Internal forces and structural diagrams
  4. 4Pin-jointed trusses
  5. 5Cables
  6. 6Arches
  7. 7Stress and strain
  8. 8Engineering materials
  9. 9Bending of beams
  10. 10Shear in beams
  11. 11Torsion
  12. 12Composite beams
  13. 13Beam deflection
  14. 14Complex stress and strain
  15. 15Virtual work and energy methods
  16. 16Statically indeterminate structures
  17. 17Influence lines and moving loads
  18. 18Structural instability

Further course material

Course references
  • T. H. G. Megson, Structural and Stress Analysis (Butterworth-Heinemann)
  • J. M. Gere and B. J. Goodno, Mechanics of Materials
  • R. C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers, guidance on structural behaviour