Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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Author Bio |
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1.1 Deflection of Structures |
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1.2 Form, Deflection and Internal Forces |
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1.3 Intuition of Structures |
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1.3.1 Intuitive Knowledge |
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1.3.2 Intuitive Understanding |
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1.3.3 Intuitive Interpretation |
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1.3.3.1 Mathematical Equations |
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1.3.3.2 Observation of Structural Behaviour |
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1.3.3.4 Definition of Structural Concepts |
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1.4 Design against Deflection Based on Beam Theory |
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1.5 Rules of Thumb for Design |
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1.6 Effectiveness, Efficiency and Elegance |
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1.7 Organisation of Contents |
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22 | (3) |
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2 Deflections and Internal Forces |
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2.1 Deflection of a Structure |
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2.2 Internal Forces, Deflections and Energies of Two Rods |
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26 | (3) |
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2.3 Internal Forces, Deflection and Energy of a Structure |
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2.4 Physical Meaning of A2C |
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2.5 Intuitive Interpretation |
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2.6 Deflections due to Bending Moment, Axial and Shear Forces |
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2.7 Characteristics of the Structural Concepts |
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2.7.1 The Four Structural Concepts |
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2.7.6 Relative Performance |
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45 | (4) |
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3 More Direct Internal Force Paths |
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3.1 Routes to Implementation |
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3.2 Hand Calculation Examples |
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3.2.1 Effect of the Four Bracing Criteria |
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3.2.2 The Most and Least Effective Bracing Patterns for a Simple Frame |
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3.3.1.1 John Hancock Center, Chicago |
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3.3.1.2 Leadenhall Building, London |
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3.3.2 Temporary Grandstands |
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3.3.2.1 Collapse of a Temporary Grandstand in Corsica, France |
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3.3.2.2 A Temporary Grandstand in Eastbourne, UK |
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3.3.2.3 Two Further Cases |
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3.3.3 Scaffolding Structures |
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3.3.3.1 Collapse of a Scaffolding Structure, Manchester |
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3.3.3.2 Lack of Direct Internal Force Paths |
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4 Smaller Internal Forces |
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4.1 Routes to Implementation |
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4.2 Hand Calculation Examples |
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4.2.1 A Simply Supported Beam with and without Overhangs |
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4.2.2 Y Shaped Columns with and without a Horizontal Tendon |
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4.3.1 Structures with Overhangs |
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4.3.1.1 HSBC Hong Kong Headquarters, China |
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4.3.1.2 Roof of the Harbin Airport Lounge, China |
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4.3.2 Tree-Like Structures |
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4.3.2.1 Trees and Tree-Like Structures |
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4.3.2.2 Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma |
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4.3.2.3 Hessenring Footbridge, Germany |
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4.3.3.1 Madrid Racecourse, Spain |
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4.3.3.2 Salford Quays Lift Bridge, UK |
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5 More Uniform Distribution of Internal Forces |
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125 | (29) |
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5.1 Routes to Implementation |
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5.2 Hand Calculation Examples |
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5.2.1 A Cantilever with and without an External Elastic Support |
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5.2.2 An Eight Storey, Four Bay Frame with Different Bracing Arrangements |
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5.3.1 Structures with External Elastic Supports |
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5.3.1.1 Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin |
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5.3.1.2 Serreria Bridge, Valencia |
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5.3.1.3 Katehaki Pedestrian Bridge, Athens |
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5.3.2 Structures with Internal Horizontal Elastic Supports |
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5.3.2.1 Manchester Central Convention Complex, UK |
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5.3.2.2 Raleigh Arena, USA |
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5.3.3 Structures Derived from Topology Optimisation |
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5.3.3.1 Evolutionary Structural Optimisation (ESO) |
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5.3.3.2 A Bridge with a Flat Deck on the Top |
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5.3.3.3 A Bridge with a Flat Deck at the Middle Level |
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5.3.3.4 A Long-Span Footbridge with an Overall Depth Limit |
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150 | (3) |
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6 Converting More Bending Moments Into Axial Forces |
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154 | (31) |
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6.1 Routes to Implementation |
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154 | (1) |
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6.2 Hand Calculation Examples |
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6.2.1 A Beam with and without a Vertical Internal Elastic Support |
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6.2.2 Rigid Plates Supported by Vertical and Inclined Members |
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6.3.1 Structures with Vertical Internal Elastic Supports |
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6.3.1.1 Spinningfields Footbridge, Manchester |
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6.3.1.2 The Roof of the Badminton Arena for the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing |
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6.3.2 Structures Supported by Inclined Members |
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6.3.2.1 Three Types of Support to Superstructures |
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6.3.2.2 Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto |
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177 | (1) |
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6.3.2.3 Roof Supports of Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, London |
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6.3.3 Using Self-Weight of Structural Members---Alamillo Bridge, Seville |
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180 | (2) |
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182 | (3) |
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185 | (3) |
Bibliography |
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Index |
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