Understanding Structural Analysis

One perceived consequence of the increased use of computers for teaching structural engineering is that students are losing a basic understanding of structural design. This book aims to encourage a basic understanding of the subject and uses tests to evaluate the answers generated by the computer.

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Traditionally, structural design has been taught using classical methods of calculation by hand. However, computers are increasingly being used to teach the subject and one consequence of this move has been a perception that students are losing a basic understanding of structural design. This book addresses that problem by encouraging basic understanding of the subject whilst using computers to do the design work. Quick test techniques are given for evaluating the answers generated by the computer.