This book provides students with a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of structural analysis as it applies to trusses, beams, and frames. Emphasis is placed on teaching students to both model and analyze a structure. Procedures for Analysis, Hibbeler's problem solving methodologies, provides students with a logical, orderly method to follow when applying theory.
Key Features
- Problem Solving
- Video Solutions — Developed by Professor Jim Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, these are complete, step-by-step solution walkthroughs of representative homework problems from each
- End-of-Chapter Review — A new, thorough end of chapter review has been developed for the 7/e. Each important point is now accompanied by the relevant equation and art from the chapter providing the students a concise tool for reviewing chapter contents.
- Problems – Problems depict realistic situations encountered in practice. Throughout the book there is an appropriate balance of problems using either SI or FPS units. The intent has been to develop problems that test the student’s ability to apply the theory.
- Procedure for Analysis – Provides the student with a summary of the important concepts and a systematic approach for applying theory.
- Answers to Selected Problems – Provided in the back of the book.
- STRAN computer program – Located on the companion website www.prenhall.com/hibbeler. With the increased emphasis on using computers to analyze structures, STRAN provides students with a means of checking their worked out solutions.
- Project Problems – Problems that involve real structural systems are included at the end of selected chapters. They provide the student with insight as to how loads are determined and transmitted through the structure, as well as how the structure is designed to support the loadings.
- Hibbeler's hallmark triple-accuracy checking.
- Visualization
- Illustrations – Throughout the book, two-color art, including many photorealistic illustrations provides students with a visual connection to the 3-D nature of engineering.
- Photographs – Used throughout the book to explain how the principles of structural analysis apply to real-world situations.
New to This Edition
- Fundamental Problems. These problem sets are selectively located just after the example problems. They offer students simple applications of the concepts and, therefore, provide them with the chance to develop their problem-solving skills before attempting to solve any of the standard problems that follow.
- Content Revision. Each section of the text was carefully reviewed to enhance clarity.
- Example Changes. In order to further enhance student interest, throughout the text some of the examples have been changed, and with the aid of photos, feature modeling and analysis of loadings applied to actual structures.
- Additional Photos. The relevance of knowing the subject matter is reflected by the realistic applications depicted in many new and updated photos along with captions that are placed throughout the book.
- New Problems. There are approximately 70% new problems in this edition. They retain a balance between easy, medium, and difficult applications. In addition to the author, the problems have been reviewed and checked by four other parties: Scott Hendricks, Karim Nohra, Kurt Norlin, and Kai Beng.
- Problem Arrangement. For convenience in assigning homework, the problems are now placed throughout the text. This way each chapter is organized into well-defined sections that contain an explanation of specific topics, illustrative example problems, and a set of homework problems that are arranged in approximate order of increasing difficulty.
- Companion Website. Contains an abundance of additional resources for students.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Types of Structures and Loads
- Chapter 2 Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures
- Chapter 3 Analysis of Statically Determinate Trusses
- Chapter 4 Internal Loadings Developed in Structural Members
- Chapter 5 Cables and Arches
- Chapter 6 Influence Lines for Statically Determinate Structures
- Chapter 7 Approximate Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures
- Chapter 8 Deflections
- Chapter 9 Deflections Using Energy Methods
- Chapter 10 Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by the ForceMethod
- Chapter 11 Displacement Method of Analysis: Slope-Deflection Equations
- Chapter 12 Displacement Method of Analysis: Moment Distribution
- Chapter 13 Beams and Frames Having Nonprismatic Members
- Chapter 14 Truss Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
- Chapter 15 Beam Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
- Chapter 16 Plane Frame Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
Appendices
- A. Matrix Algebra for Structural Analysis
- B. General Procedure for Using
- C. Structural Analysis Software
- D. Answers to Selected Problems
- Index
About the Authors
- R.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana with a BS in Civil Engineering (major in Structures) and an MS in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. Hibbeler’s professional experience includes postdoctoral work in reactor safety and analysis at Argonne National Laboratory, and structural work at Chicago Bridge and Iron, as well as Sargent and Lundy in Tucson. He has practiced engineering in Ohio, New York, and Louisiana. Hibbeler currently teaches at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. In the past he has taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana, Youngstown State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Union College.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 720 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (©2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 013257053X
- ISBN-13: 978-0132570534
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches
- List Price: $203.00