Megson, T. H. G. (Thomas Henry Gordon)

Structural and stress analysis / T.H.G. Megson. - Fourth edition - Amsterdam : 2019 Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, c2019. - xxiv, 815 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Includes index.

Introduction -- Principles of statics -- Normal force, shear force, bending moment and torsion -- Analysis of pin-jointed trusses -- Cables -- Arches -- Stress and strain -- Properties of engineering materials -- Bending beams -- Shear beams -- Torsion of beams -- Composite beams -- Deflection of beams -- Complex stress and strain -- Virtual work and energy methods -- Analysis of statically indeterminate structures -- Matrix methods of analysis -- Plastic analysis of beams and frames -- Yield line analysis of slabs -- Influence lines --
Structural instability -- Joint and connections.


"Megsonā€™s structural and stress analysis provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to all types of structural and stress analysis. Starting with an explanation of the basic principles of statics, the book proceeds to normal and sheer force, and bending moments and torsion. With worked examples, practice problems, and insightful illustrations, this popular text continues to provide an all-in-one resource for students and professionals interested in learning structural analysis, the corner stone of civil engineering."--Back cover


9780081025864 (paperback)


Structural analysis (Engineering)
Strains and stresses

TA645 / M47 2019