structural analysis

Determination of the effects of loads on physical structures and their components

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Structural analysis is a branch of solid mechanics which uses simplified models for solids like bars, beams and shells for engineering decision making. Its main objective is to determine the effect of loads on physical structures and their components. In contrast to theory of elasticity, the models used in structural analysis are often differential equations in one spatial variable. Structures subject to this type of analysis include all that must withstand loads, such as buildings, bridges, aircraft and ships. Structural analysis uses ideas from applied mechanics, materials science and applied mathematics to compute a structure's deformations, internal forces, stresses, support reactions, velocity, accelerations, and stability. The results of the analysis are used to verify a structure's fitness for use, often precluding physical tests. Structural analysis is thus a key part of the engineering design of structures.

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Defining formula: \sum M_A=0=-10*1+2*R_B \Rightarrow R_B=5
Practiced by: structural engineer
dynamics / stress engineer
Different from: structural engineering
Said to be the same as: structural mechanics

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