Elements of the theory of structures

Preface 1. The theory of structures 2. Virtual work 3. Betti, Maxwell, Muller-Breslau, Melchers 4. Jettied construction 5. Clebsch, Macaulay, Wittrick, Lowe 6. The elastica 7. Mechanisms of collapse 8. The absolute minimum-weight design of frames 9. Inverse design of grillages 10. The relation between incremental and static plastic collapse 11. The bending of a beam of trapezoidal cross-section 12. The simple plastic bending of beams 13. Leaning walls domes and fan vaults the error function Bibliography Name index Subject index.