Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis by S.S. Bhavikatti

Preliminary chapters are supposed to give suitable transition from structural analysis - classical methods studied by students in their compulsory courses. Then structures approach to matrix method is dealt with so that the students get a clear picture of matrix approach. Finally, stiffness matrix method — element approach is explained and illustrated so that before developing a computer program, a student will understand what to instruct a computer. Finally, a chapter on computer programming preliminaries, which will help develop the computer program and cautions the users of programs developed by others, is included.