What is a Structure? We usually hear the term structure in civil engineering but what is the fundamental meaning of the this term? A structure is simply a system of connected parts or elements used
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Equations of Static Equilibrium
Equations of Static Equilibrium Equations of Static Equilibrium: Consider a case where a book is lying on a frictionless table surface. Now, if we apply a force F1 horizontally as shown in the Fig.1(a), then
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In order to perform the process of structural design, one has to go through the structural analysis. The analysis includes a main step which is “Structural Idealization” To calculate the forces in the various parts
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Structural Elements and Systems: All structural systems are composed of elements. The following are considered to be the primary elements in a structure: 1- Ties: those members that are subjected to axial tension forces only. Load
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