Computer Analysis of Structural Framework

This book gives structural engineers and students the background knowledge necessary to make safe and efficient use of commercial frame analysis programs by enabling them to:Prepare input data knowing broadly how it will be used by the computer Interpret the computer output Select the most suitable computer program for the job in hand Know when and why a structure is beyond the capabilities of a particular program Devise cross checks when problems ariseThe book aids understanding by providing a series of short computer programs, written in basic and designed to run on any computer from a desktop micro to a mainframe, to perform each of the standard procedures used in commercial structural analysis programs.The new edition features programs upgraded to tackle larger problems and includes a new chapter on structural dynamics.The two utility programs and six analysis programs make up an integrated structural analysis suite are available on disk from the author.Balfour, James A. D. is the author of 'Computer Analysis of Structural Framework', published 1992 under ISBN 9780632029129 and ISBN 0632029129.