Structural Analysis and Design. Fundamentals, Framed Structures, Plates and Shells

This work provides a comprehensive presentation of structural mechanics based on technical mechanics, covering bar and surface structures through elasticity and plasticity theory. It emphasizes historical context and practical engineering relevance, documenting a specific school developed at ETH Zurich over the last 50 years. The textbook includes worked examples, exercises, summaries, and a glossary, making it suitable for students, educators, and practicing civil engineers.