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fermechanismformosttypes of structures,cables,arches,beams,frames,shells,plates.
Approximateanalysisformostof them.
Engineers:Emphasisis ontheindividualstructuralelements andnotalwaysonthetotal
system.Focuson beams,frames(mostly2D)andtrusses.Veryseldomarearchescovered.
Platesandshellsarenotevenmentioned.
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