Introduction
Preface, Table of Contents (PDF)
Part 1: Mathematical Preliminaries
Chapter 1: Introduction to Matrix Algebra (PDF - 2.1 MB)
Chapter 2: Characteristic-Value Problems and Quadratic Forms (PDF)
Chapter 3: Relative Extrema for a Function (PDF)
Chapter 4: Differential Geometry of a Member Element (PDF)
Chapter 5: Matrix Transformations for a Member Element (PDF)
Part 2: Analysis of an Ideal Truss
Chapter 6: Governing Equations for an Ideal Truss (PDF - 2.0 MB)
Chapter 7: Variational Principles for an Ideal Truss (PDF - 1.5 MB)
Chapter 8: Displacement Method - Ideal Truss (PDF - 1.7 MB)
Chapter 9: Force Method - Ideal Truss (PDF)
Part 3: Analysis of a Member Element
Chapter 10: Governing Equations for a Deformable Solid (PDF - 2.3 MB)
Chapter 11: St. Venant Theory of Torsion - Flexure of Prismatic Members (PDF - 2.7 MB)
Chapter 12: Engineering Theory of Prismatic Members (PDF - 2.0 MB)
Chapter 13: Restrained Torsion - Flexure of a Prismatic Member (PDF - 2.8 MB)
Chapter 14: Planar Deformation of a Planar Member (PDF - 2.7 MB)
Chapter 15: Engineering Theory of an Arbitrary Member (PDF - 2.7 MB)
Part 4: Analysis of a Member System
Chapter 16: Direct Stiffness Method - Linear System (PDF)
Chapter 17: General Formulation - Linear System (PDF - 1.8 MB)
Chapter 18: Analysis of Geometrically Nonlinear Systems (PDF - 1.2 MB)