Theory of structures 1

Definition of Strain Energy When a piece of bar is subjected to a tensile or a compressive load, P, then there is a change in length which is proportional to the load P within elastic limit. It is said that work is done and is stored in the form of strain energy within a bar or material. … [Read more...] about Definition of Strain Energy | Resilience and Proof Resilience

Continuous frame A continuous frame is a structure which is dependent for its stability … [Read more...] about Definition of Continuous frame and Truss

Stable Structure A stable structure is the one which remains stable for any imaginable system of loads. … [Read more...] about Definition of Stable Structure | Stability of structures

Classification of arches: Arches are classified on basis of Materials used for construction … [Read more...] about Criteria for classification of arches | Classification of Arches based on material used

Arch "Arch is a curved structural member which provides horizontal support." … [Read more...] about Definition of Arch | Different Parts of an Arch

Concept of Dead Load Live Load and Influence Line : The load on the structure may be concentrated or distributed. The distributed loads are usually the weight of the structure itself or the weight … [Read more...] about Concept of Dead Load Live Load and Influence Lines

Bar Type Structures: A structure whose cross sectional dimensions are negligibly small as compare to length, for example … [Read more...] about Bar type structures | Plate type structures

Rigid jointed structures : In rigid jointed structures members are subjected to shear forces, bending moment and … [Read more...] about Classification of Structures depending upon joints