theory of structures part 1
Chapter 1
principles of plane statics
definitions
composition and resolution of forces
resultant of a system of concurrent and non concurrent
forces
Three-force theorem
Chapter 2
loads and reactions
condition equations
stability and determinancy
Chapter 3
method of computation of N , Q and M
thrust , shearing force and bending moment diagrams
graphical method for determinate N.F , S.F , and B.M.Ds
Chapter 4
statically determinate rigid frames
method of analysis
Three – hinged arches
Chapter 5
statically determinate trusses
classification of trusses
stability and determinancy
methods of analysis
zero members
ambiguous trusses
Chapter 6
influence lines for stability determinate structures
properties of influence lines
Extreme values
maximum and absolute maximum S.F , B.M in simple beams
construction of influence lines for trusses
Chapter 7
properties of plane areas
centre of area or centroid
moment of inertia
radius of gyration
Chapter 8
normal stresses
Chapter 9
shear stresses
Chapter 10
principal stresses
maximum shear stresses
