Theory of Structures

Theory of structures is a basic core course developed for understanding the behaviour of structures. The presentation of physical principles founded in the field of mechanics can be used for understanding the behaviour of structures, which is the prerequisite for designing any structures. This book aims to help students in developing ability to analyze structures i8n a simple and logical manner. The contents are divided into five units as required for the students of diploma in civil engineering. The main contents of this book are aligned with the model curriculum of AICTE followed by the concept of Outcome based Education as National Education Policy (NEP)2020.

Salient features:

• Content of the book aligned with the mapping course outcomes, programs and Units Outcomes.
• In the beginning of each unit learning outcomes are listed to make the student understand what is expected out of him/her after completing that unit.
• Book provides lots of recent information, interesting facts, QR code for E-resources, QR code for use of ICT, projects, group discussion etc.
• Student and teacher centric subject materials included in book with balanced and chronological manner.
• Figures, tables, and software screen shots are inserted to improve clarity of the topics.
• Apart from essential information a ‘know more’ section is also provided in each unit to extend the learning beyond syllabus.
• Short questions, objective questions and long answer exercises are given for practice of students after every chapter.
• Solved and unsolved problems including numerical examples are solved with systematic steps.