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1. Introduction
2. Philosophy of Structural Analysis
3. General Properties of Materials
4. Continuum Mechanics
5. Failure Modes
6. Optimization
7. Modeling
8. Verification

[edit] Introduction

The theory of applied structural analysis is extensive. Clearly it entails a vast amount of mathematics and physics, but it should also put forth some other aspects that cannot always be treated in the same precise manner. Such aspects may be: sound working patterns, the concept of safety, conservative design etc.

This chapter is an ambitious ongoing attempt to thoroughly cover the wide range of topics schematically outlined above.