Before structural mechanics became the common language of
structural engineers, buildings were built based on observed
behavior, with every new solution incurring high levels of risk.
Today, the pendulum has swung in the other direction. The web of
structural mechanics is so finely woven that it hides the role of
experience in design, again leading to high levels of risk.
Understanding Structures brings the art and science of
structures into the environment of a computer game. The book
imparts a basic understanding of how buildings and bridges resist
gravity, wind, and earthquake loads. Its interactive presentation
of topics spans elementary concepts of force in trusses to bending
of beams and the response of multistory, multi-bay frames.
Formulate Graphical and Quantitative Solutions with GOYA
The companion software, GOYA, runs easily on any java-enabled
system. This interactive learning environment allows engineers to
obtain quick and instructive graphical and quantitative solutions
to many problems in structures.
Simulation is critical to the design and construction of safe
structures. Using GOYA and the tools within Understanding
Structures, engineers can enhance their overall understanding of
structure response as well as expedite the process of safe
structure design.
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