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This book takes a fresh, student-oriented approach to teaching the material covered in the senior- and first-year graduate-level matrix structural analysis course taken by civil engineering majors. Unlike traditional texts for this course that are difficult to read, Kassimali takes special care to provide understandable and exceptionally clear explanations of concepts, step-by-step procedures for analysis, flowcharts, and interesting and modern examples, producing a technically and mathematically accurate presentation of the subject.
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Excellent Book.......2003-10-24
2D and 3D matriz analysis of skeletal structures well described. It is a must for graduate, undergraduate and professional Civil Engineers. I strongly recommend this book for those who are interested in computer applications in strucutral analysis.
No much to say. Just Amazing!.......2003-09-23
You just need to read it! The way Mr. Kassimali explains the background of the structural analysis using the stiffness matrix method supplied with many examples and flowcharts is simply the best.This book really teaches. A must for structural engineer!
"Hands on" Matrix Analysis of Structures.......2002-06-22
This book is a must for a structural engineer who wants to have a better understanding of how computers are used to perform structural analysis. The author explains precisely how computers are used to analyze 2D and 3D trusses, beams, frames, and grids in a language a working engineer can understand. This book has the reader participate in the process of understanding matrix analysis of structures by supplying flowcharts and examples that are accurate and easy to understand.
Also, the author discusses the flexibility and stiffness methods as well as finite-element formulation using virtual work to explain matrix structural analysis. And what I like about this book the most is the fact that the author explains in a step-by-step manner precisely how to write and test a working matrix structural analysis program in any computer programming language.
Solution of 2D and 3D Structures.......2000-11-25
This book solves 2D and 3D structures using Stiffness Method. For the 2D structures, it starts off with trusses, then beams and frames. Next, for the 3D structures, space trusses, space beams i.e. grids and space frames are introduced. Special cases such as pin-jointed members or member releases, temperature and fabrication error effects and support displacements were considered in this book. Usually, a structural stiffness matrix's size is Z x Z where Z is 2 times the number of joints for 2D structures. However, in this book, Kassimali's structural stiffness matrix size is DOF x DOF where DOF is the number of directions a joint can freely move. Thus this reduces computer memory storage. This book also comes with a CD-ROM with 6 programs for solving 2D and 3D trusses, beams and frames. Highly recommended for Structural Engineers wanting to write their own Structural Analysis software using Stiffness Method as good flowcharts are presented in this book. There is only 7 pages on Flexibility method. Special topics and modelling techniques are introduced such as nonprismatic members, semirigid connections, inclined roller supports etc. are presented in this book.
ORDERLINESS IN CHAOS-THE MATRIX.......2000-09-27
This book is very good for the fact that it focusses on the methods of analysis of structures using the matrix methods.It is shown nicely how matrix methods using the stiffness and flexibility methods simplify the methods of analysis of structures.One unique quality of this book is that the flowcharts used are easily understandable and hence it becomes easy for a student to actually do programming and get the results of analysis in a very quick time.Putting everything in matrix form makes students realise some orderliness in chaos and that greatly helps, in understanding the concepts and i would say that this book was totally successful in doing this job.
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Matrix analysis of structures has become a widely used method in virtually all engineering disciplines. Sennett's outstanding volume clearly presents the displacement method of matrix analysis from its use with a one-dimensional bar element through two-dimensional trusses and frames, finishing with three-dimensional transformations. Special topics, energy methods, and a brief introduction to the finite element method also are included. Computer programming, an essential part of engineering, permeates each chapter to give readers hands-on experience in problem solving.
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Very Good Quality.......2005-10-24
i recieved the book in a very good amount of time, and the book was in new condition as was told in the desctription. Fantastic job.
This is good book with clear concepts of structural analysis.......2001-08-30
He leido el contenido de este libro y me agradó mucho porque está escrito en un lenguaje claro y ordenado y sólo contiene las palabras absolutamente necesarias para explicar cada desarrollo de análisis. Es recomendable para cualquier ingeniero en estructuras como guía.
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Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis
J. S. Przemieniecki
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Pioneering text unsurpassed in the treatment of many topics; available first time in paperback. Invaluable for structural engineers and graduate students. 170 illus.
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My Favorite Book on the Finite Element Method.......2007-08-22
This book remains a great intellectual achievement, right up there with the works of Timoshenko. I've been able to write several quite useful programs using various element stiffness matrices spelled-out explicitly in this volume.
Other books that I've read on F.E.M. seem to banter around the subject in obtuse mathematical terms. Przemieniecki derives ever step - and most importantly - he gives complete element stiffness matrices! I have copied very large 12 x 12 element stiffness matrices from this book into space frame and plate analysis programs that I've written with excellent results.
The book derives stiffness and dynamic matrices properties, essentially using the principle of minimization of potential energy. The book does not go into other types of problems such as heat-flow, torsion or fluid flow. But for structural engineers, like myself, I think that it's best to learn first the solution of stiffness problems to get a grasp of what F.E.M. is about.
The best $10.95 I've spent on a book (when it was easily available in bookstores). If you are into writing F.E.M. programs and if you can find this book, get it!
It's Greate for Starting On It.......2000-04-12
This book helped me starting in my acknowledgments of Matrix Analysis. It's suggested for everyone who wants to get in to the matrix analysis.
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Presenting an introduction to elementary structural analysis methods and principles, this book will help readers develop a thorough understanding of both the behavior of structural systems under load and the tools needed to analyze those systems. Throughout the chapters, they'll explore both statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures. And they'll find hands-on examples and problems that illustrate key concepts and give them opportunity to apply what they've learned.
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Professor.......2005-05-12
Very poor text, with mistakes in several problem solutions and equations. I wouldn't reccommend it for structural analysis classes
Solutions Manual Review.......2005-01-09
I have many structural analysis solutions manual. I recommend Hibbeler and Leet Manual over this one. Mc Cormacs solutions manual is as bad as the book itself.
buy Hibbeler or Kassimali instead.......2004-03-10
This book gets one star for being light on ones' back, but then that is its problem ...
The book gives very poor example problems. As a rule the example problems are no better than a problem with the answer. Unless you are one of the fortunate ones who is particularly bright, you will likely find this book to be of no help to you whatsoever.
I have a good prof who actually goes through the example probs and gives a detailed description of how the problem was solved. I am also using hibbeler to help. Hibbeler states the theory, goes through how to solve a problem in outline, and then several well worked out examples, and then the problem sets.
I have Kassimali as well and is better than Nelson by far, but hibbeler I find is just a bit easier to understand (maybe I am use to his style from statics and dynamics).
If you want a McCormac, than I would recommend the (I think) 1975 third edition (before Nelson messed up an otherwise good book). This does actually do a good job of explaining things.
Hope this helps.
structural analysis.......2001-01-03
Extremely poor text. The example problems use formulas that come "from out of the blue" with no explanation of how to apply them to the situation. The explanations of how to solve the problems are totally inadequate. To a student, this text would be absolutely useless, and may cause many potential structural engineers to pursue other avenues of study. Absolutely should not be used by any professor for teaching structural engineering to students!!
Structural Analysis.......2000-11-30
Very poor text. Illustrations are very plain. Many of the example problems simply contain formulas with no real explanation of how and where they are used. Much of the "in between" steps that are essential for a student to learn the material are left out! The book is also short on verbal explainations. Chapter 5 on shear and moment diagrams is awful. I had to refer back to a strength of materials book for shear and moment diagrams. Come on guys, put a little more effort into the small details next time. Many more STEP BY STEP examples are needed in this text.
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The fifth edition of this comprehensive textbook combines and develops concurrently, both classical and matrix-based methods of structural analysis. A new introductory chapter on structural modeling has been added. The suitability of modeling structures as beams, plane or space frames and trusses, plane grids or assemblages of finite elements is discussed in this chapter, along with idealization of load, anticipated deformations, sketching deflected shapes, and bending moment diagrams. With new solved examples and problems added, the book now has over 100 worked examples and more than 350 problems with answers. A new companion website contains computer programs that can serve as optional ads in studying and in engineering practice, the url is: www.sponpress.com/civeng/support.htm
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Good Reference.......2004-08-26
I have used this book for 6 months now as I have written my masters thesis in structural engineering and have come to really appreciate it. My fellow graduate students and I have marveled at the amazing analysis methods it contains. It is not intended to be a topic specific book, but an overview of structural analysis (hence the name). The book gives new ideas for solving problems that I have never known before. One can then research the method more in-depth if necessary. By the way, if you want a book with more than two chapters on finite element analysis (as one reviewer lamented), then buy a finite element book, but if you want a great structural analysis reference then I recommend this one.
Jack of all trades but master of none!.......1999-10-29
Within 800 pages, the authors have tried to include everything from basic structural equilibrium to finite element method. The effect is obvious, it has touched all topics superficially without any details. It has finished structural dynamics in one chapter and finite elements in two chapters! Examples lack details and jumps steps and are too complex to comprehend. Moreover it contains numerous printing mistakes. Theories are too obscure to follow. In overall, not a good book.
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Elementary Matrix Analysis of Structures
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With the first edition being published over twenty years ago, the aim of this edition remains the same which is to place proper emphasis on the methods of matrix structural analysis used in current practice, and to provide the groundwork for forthcoming practice and allied, more advanced subject matter. This edition features new chapters on the nonlinear analysis of framed structures, treatment of the solution of nonlinear problems, and inclusion of a CD-ROM of the computer program, MASTRAN2 (Matrix Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition).
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Best Frame Analysis book I've seen.......2007-09-10
This is a well written and easy to understand book on structural analysis. More advanced than a typical undergraduate book, yet it presents the more advanced material so clearly that it could easily be used for an undergraduate course or a refernce for a practicing engineer.
Don't expect much on plate or solid elements as this is primarily a reference for frame analysis. But, for that topic, it's the best book I've seen and I've seen a lot of them.
Great Book!.......1999-06-08
I had Ziemian's Course on this book at Bucknell as an undergrad. It is a great prelude to advanced CE design, and a great intro to finite element analysis!!!
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Uses state-of-the-art computer technology to formulate displacement method with matrix algebra. Facilitates analysis of structural dynamics and applications to earthquake engineering and UBC and IBC seismic building codes.
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advanced text for engineers.......2006-12-17
Cheng's book is well suited for a mechanical or civil engineer who is already well versed in the basics. He then takes you through a comprehensive use of matrices to solve systems of equations that define a physical problem. It starts with the simple cases of free and forced vibrations, combined with whether they are damped or undamped. This segues into the finding of eigensolutions that characterise the system.
A very important and practical case of designing structures to handle earthquakes is treated later in the book. Methods developed earlier in the text are suitably applied here.
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This volume in matrix structural analysis is written for senior undergraduate students. Matrix structural analysis is presented in the various chapters for structures modeled as beams, plane frames, grid frames, space frames, plane trusses, and space trusses. An introduction to the related topic of the finite element method is also given. A CD-ROM accompanying this book contains not only the student version of SAP 2000 but also user manuals and numerous sample problems and examples. Throughout the book, illustrative examples are given with detailed solutions derived from hand calculations and from using the computer program. Long mathematical proofs have been relegated to a section on analytical problems at the end of each chapter. Appendices give the equivalent end forces for typical loading needed in matrix structural analysis. An extensive glossary is also included; this serves as a convenient reference for the student to locate definitions, concepts, and formulae. This text is essential for undergraduate civil engineering students. Professional civil engineers interested in a simple presentation of matrix structural analysis will also find the book useful.
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