Also, the author discusses the flexibility and stiffness methods as well as finite-element formulation using virtual work to explain matrix structural analysis. And what I like about this book the most is the fact that the author explains in a step-by-step manner precisely how to write and test a working matrix structural analysis program in any computer programming language.

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Solution of 2D and 3D Structures  Nov 25, 2000
This book solves 2D and 3D structures using Stiffness Method. For the 2D structures, it starts off with trusses, then beams and frames. Next, for the 3D structures, space trusses, space beams i.e. grids and space frames are introduced. Special cases such as pin-jointed members or member releases, temperature and fabrication error effects and support displacements were considered in this book. Usually, a structural stiffness matrix's size is Z x Z where Z is 2 times the number of joints for 2D structures. However, in this book, Kassimali's structural stiffness matrix size is DOF x DOF where DOF is the number of directions a joint can freely move. Thus this reduces computer memory storage. This book also comes with a CD-ROM with 6 programs for solving 2D and 3D trusses, beams and frames. Highly recommended for Structural Engineers wanting to write their own Structural Analysis software using Stiffness Method as good flowcharts are presented in this book. There is only 7 pages on Flexibility method. Special topics and modelling techniques are introduced such as nonprismatic members, semirigid connections, inclined roller supports etc. are presented in this book.

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ORDERLINESS IN CHAOS-THE MATRIX  Sep 27, 2000 By RAGHUNATH GANUGAPATI
This book is very good for the fact that it focusses on the methods of analysis of structures using the matrix methods.It is shown nicely how matrix methods using the stiffness and flexibility methods simplify the methods of analysis of structures.One unique quality of this book is that the flowcharts used are easily understandable and hence it becomes easy for a student to actually do programming and get the results of analysis in a very quick time.Putting everything in matrix form makes students realise some orderliness in chaos and that greatly helps, in understanding the concepts and i would say that this book was totally successful in doing this job.

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No much to say. Just Amazing!  Sep 23, 2003 By Marx Pio
You just need to read it! The way Mr. Kassimali explains the background of the structural analysis using the stiffness matrix method supplied with many examples and flowcharts is simply the best.This book really teaches. A must for structural engineer!

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Excellent text on an important subject.  Nov 08, 2009 By A. I. Haque
The best text I have seen on the subject of matrix structural analysis. Matrix structural analysis is often an afterthought in structural engineering texts. The subject matter deserves a dedicated book like this. Provides clear explanations of the algorithms. The book is written at senior undergraudate/first year graduate level. The reader should have a solid foundation in both structural analysis and matrix algebra.

However, the book will not cover topics some big topics of importance:

1. Nonlinear analysis is not covered. Get Chen's "Stability Design of Semi-Rigid Frames" or McGuire's "Matrix Structural Analysis" for nonlinear methods.

2. Still too much emphasis on Guassian Elimination type methods for matrix solvers. This is a horrible way to solve large matrix problems. Little or nothing is ever mentioned about sparse iterative solvers in most matrix structural analysis texts. I only ever use sparse iterative solvers when doing finite element and matrix methods for structures.

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