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Fundamentals of Structural Analysis introduces, engineering and architectural students, to the basic techniques for analyzing the most common structural elements, including: beams, trusses, frames, cables, and arches. The content in this textbook covers the classical methods of analysis for determinate and indeterminate structures, and provides an introduction to the matrix formulation on which computer analysis is based. Although it is assumed that readers have completed basic courses in statics and strength of materials, the basic techniques from these courses are briefly reviewed the first time they are mentioned. To clarify discussion, this edition uses many carefully chosen examples to illustrate the various analytic techniques introduced, and whenever possible, examples confronting engineers in real-life professional practice, have been selected. McGraw-Hill Connect is a digital teaching and learningenvironment that saves students and instructors time while improvingperformance over a variety of critical outcomes. Connect strengthens the linkbetween faculty, students and coursework, helping everyone accomplish more inless time. Innovative technology engages students in the course content so theyare better prepared, are more active in discussion, and achieve better results. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowersstudents by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, whenthey need it, how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.