Provides a comprehensive introduction to Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis for civil engineering students and practitioners. It focuses on both the stiffness method and the flexibility method, teaching the fundamental principles necessary to develop computer programs for analyzing various structural types, such as trusses, beams, and frames. The content covers basic matrix formulation, equi…
A unify three basic areas of matrix analysis: symmetric matrices and quadratic forms, matrices and differential equations, and positive matrices and their application in probability theory and mathematical economics. Written in lucid, concise terms, this volume covers all key aspects of matrix analysis and presents a variety of fundamental methods. The content provides a basic guide to operatio…