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Mechanics of Civil Engineering Structures

  • 2
    • Problem 2.1. Scarf joint
    • Problem 2.2. Stresses on plate edge
    • Problem 2.3. Stresses of an I beam
    • Problem 2.4. Pressure vessel’s stresses
    • Problem 2.5. Pressure vessel’s strains
    • Problem 2.6. Design pressure vessel
    • Problem 2.7. Strain gauges
    • Problem 2.8. Stiffness matrix
    • Problem 2.9. Laminated composite
    • Problem 2.10. Lattice grid
    • Problem 2.11. Spiral stirrups
    • Problem 2.12. Plate’s loads on the edge
    • Problem 2.13. Curved beam
    • Problem 2.14. Curved I beam
    • Problem 2.15. Boussinesq formula
    • Problem 2.16. Infinite half space
    • Problem 2.17. Inclined load on a plate
    • Problem 2.18. Hole on a plate
  • 3
    • Problem 3.1. Tension rod
    • Problem 3.2. Suspended bar – self weight
    • Problem 3.3. Suspended bar- additional end weight
    • Problem 3.4. Linearly distributed tensile load
    • Problem 3.5. Bent beam with different supports
    • Problem 3.6. Timber I beam
    • Problem 3.7. Glued connection
    • Problem 3.8. Overhanging beam
    • Problem 3.9. Shear flow in a C beam
    • Problem 3.10. Shear correction factor
    • Problem 3.11. Shear deflection
    • Problem 3.12. Timoshenko beam with built-in ends
    • Problem 3.13. Timoshenko beam with different end supports
    • Problem 3.14. Timoshenko beam subjected to moment load
    • Problem 3.15. Cantilever subjected to end torque
    • Problem 3.16. Welded tube
    • Problem 3.17. Torsion of open and closed section cantilever
    • Problem 3.18. Linearly distributed torque
    • Problem 3.19. Multicell bridge
    • Problem 3.20 Effect of restrained warping
    • Problem 3.21. Bus stop
    • Problem 3.22. Unkown load function
  • 4
    • Problem 4.1. Bending of an inhomogeneous cross section
    • Problem 4.2. Shear of an inhomogeneous cross section
    • Problem 4.3. Composite cross section
    • Problem 4.4. Cracking moment
    • Problem 4.5. Deflection of a RC beam
    • Problem 4.6. Moment resistance of a RC cross section
    • Problem 4.7. Effect of compressed steel bars in elastic stage
    • Problem 4.8. Effect of compressed steel bars on plasic resistance
    • Problem 4.9. Eccentrically compressed masonry wall
    • Problem 4.10. Shear resistance of a masonry wall
    • Problem 4.11. Stresses of soil under square foundation
    • Problem 4.12. Elastic and plastic resistance of circular cross sections
    • Problem 4.13. Failure envelop
  • 5
    • Problem 5.1. Uniform temperature change
    • Problem 5.2. Linearly varying temperature change
    • Problem 5.3. Temperature change of statically indeterminate structure
    • Problem 5.4 Shrinkage
    • Problem 5.5. Shrinkage with additional moment
    • Problem 5.6. Creep
    • Problem 5.7. Prestressed beam
    • Problem 5.8. Losses of prestress due to creep
    • Problem 5.9. Creep deflection of timber beam
  • 6
    • Problem 6.1. Strain energy of a cantilever
    • Problem 6.2. Potential energy of a beam with built-in ends
    • Problem 6.3. Principle of stationary potential energy
    • Problem 6.4. Principle of virtual displacements
    • Problem 6.5. Betti’s theorem
    • Problem 6.6. Castigliano’s theorem
    • Problem 6.7. Deflection of a cantilever
    • Problem 6.8. Rotation from linearly distributed load
    • Problem 6.9. Displacement of a frame
    • Problem 6.10. Rayleigh-Ritz method
  • 7
    • Problem 7.1. Slenderness of a column
    • Problem 7.2. Load bearing capacity of columns
    • Problem 7.3. Displacement magnification factor
    • Problem 7.4. Inclination
    • Problem 7.5. Water tower
    • Problem 7.6. Critical load by the Rayleigh-Ritz method
    • Problem 7.7. Flexural-torsional buckling
    • Problem 7.8. Lateral-torsional buckling
    • Problem 7.9. Critical load of frame
  • 8
    • Problem 8.1. Vibration and deflection limits
    • Problem 8.2. Additional mass – frequency of beam with hinged ends
    • Problem 8.3. Additional mass – frequency of beam with built-in ends
    • Problem 8.4. Frequency of a beam supported by springs
    • Problem 8.5. Eigenfrequency of a water tower
    • Problem 8.6. Eigenfrequency of a rotationally supported rigid bar
    • Problem 8.7. Modal analysis
  • 9
    • Problem 9.1. Moments of multispan beam
    • Problem 9.2. Force method
    • Problem 9.3. Plastic failure load – concentrated load
    • Problem 9.4. Plastic failure load – distributed load
    • Problem 9.5. Failure load of a frame
    • Problem 9.6. Mechanism by introducing plastic hinges
  • 10
    • Problem 10.1. Deflection of a one-way plate
    • Problem 10.2. Deflection of an orthotropic plate
    • Problem 10.3. Navier solution
    • Problem 10.4. Strip method
    • Problem 10.5. Local buckling of an I beam
    • Problem 10.6. Local buckling with elastically restrained edge
    • Problem 10.7. Local buckling of a box beam
    • Problem 10.8.Natural frequency of a hinged plate
    • Problem 10.9. Vibration of a timber plate
    • Problem 10.10. Vibration of a RC slab
    • Problem 10.11. Vibration of steel-concrete composite floor – neglecting beam’s weight
    • Problem 10.12. Vibration of a steel-concrete composite floor -including beam’s weight
    • Problem 10.13. Dynamic factor and dynamic load
    • Problem 10.14. Ponding
    • Problem 10.15. Elastic foundation -water tank
    • Problem 10.16. Elastic foundation -water tank during construction
    • Problem 10.17. Circular plate subjected to concentrated load (elastically supported and simply supported)
    • Problem 10.18. Circular plate subjected to concentrated load (elastically supported and built-in)
  • 11
    • Problem 11.1. Air supported tent
    • Problem 11.2. Spherical dome
    • Problem 11.3. Skylight on spherical dome
    • Problem 11.4. Paraboloid of revolution
    • Problem 11.5. Truncated cone
    • Problem 11.6. Parabolic barrel vault subjected to snow load
    • Problem 11.7. Parabolic barrel vault subjected to self-weigth
    • Problem 11.8. Elliptic paraboloid roof with two perfect supports
    • Problem 11.9. Elliptic paraboloid roof with four perfect supports
    • Problem 11.10. Assembled hyperbolic paraboloid roof
    • Problem 11.11. Cylindrical shell
    • Problem 11.12. Edge disturbance of a spherical dome
    • Problem 11.13. Spherical dome with not adequate membrane support
    • Problem 11.14. Edge disturbance of a spherical dome with skylight
    • Problem 11.15. Skylight on spherical dome with not adequate membrane support
    • Problem 11.16. Edge disturbance of barrel vault
    • Problem 11.17. Truncated cone with not adequate membrane support
    • Problem 11.18. Truncated cone without upper ring

Section 2. Stresses and Strain

2.1. Scarf joint
2.2. Stresses on plate edge
2.3. Stresses of I-section
2.4. Pressure vessel’s stresses
2.5. Pressure vessel’s strains
2.6. Design of pressure vessel
2.7. Strain gauges
2.8. Stiffness matrix
2.9. Laminated composite
2.10. Lattice grid
2.11. Spiral stirrups
2.12. Plate’s loads on the edge
2.13. Curved beam
2.14. Curved I-beam
2.15. Boussinesq formula
2.16. Infinite half space
2.17. Inclined load on a plate
2.18. Hole on plate
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