1.1. Multidimension and multifunctionality

1.2.  Main factors taken into account while creating an analytical model

1.3.  Uncertainties in our knowledge of the subject

1.4.  Experiment and practical experience

1.5.  General problems of modeling

1.6.  Majorant models and minorant models

1.7.  A posteriori analysis of mechanical model

2.1. Determinative parameters and number of degrees of freedom

2.2. Loading model as a part of analytical model

2.3. Check of analytical model and means of its description

2.4. Some techniques

2.5. Mono-constraints and poly-constraints

2.6. Absolutely rigid bodies as finite element types

2.7. Simultaneous use of number of analytical models

2.8. Confrontation of analytical and experimental data

3.1. Determinative equations

3.2. Kinematic analysis

3.3. More about poly-constraints. Variational problem

3.4. Null-elements

3.5. Geometrical nonlinearity. Stability

3.6. Constructive nonlinearity — mechanical systems with unilateral constraints

3.7. Dynamic analysis

3.8. Continued mechanical systems and their finite element description

4.1. Remarks on physical lumping

4.2. General conceptions of finite element method

4.3. Models for member systems

4.4. Models and finite element mesh

4.5. Practical convergence

4.6. Check of convergence for some models

4.7. Richardson's extrapolation

4.8. Roundabout way of singular points

4.9. Finite element mesh generation

4.10. Application of hybrid elements

5.1. Fragmentation

5.2. Development of continuous stress field in finite element method

5.3. Traps and pitfalls at joining elements with different dimensions

5.4. A paradox in combination of Bernoulli's members and Timoshenko's members

5.5. Approximation of geometrical form and boundary conditions

5.6. Numerical errors and how we can battle against them

5.7 Step by step procedure

6.1. The problem of analysis

6.2. What kind of the results we need

6.3. General approval

6.4. Characteristic displacement

6.5. Computation of energy of deformation

6.6. The following treatment of results

7.1. Basic sources of uncertainties

7.2. Methods of analysis of sensitivities

7.3. Sensitivity of natural vibrations

7.4. Evaluation of additional stresses while changing rigidity

7.5. Theoretical evaluations in case of uncertain rigidity

7.6. Application of test planning

7.7. Extreme balance under uncertain loading

8.1. Trusses

8.2. Mounting

8.3. Initial prestress

8.4. Constructions with hydraulic jacks

8.5. Model "building – foundation"

8.6. Setting characteristics of double parameterized elastic foundation

8.7. An application of finite element model of foundation

8.8. Bi-member model of thin-walled member of open cross section

8.9. Extreme loading combinations

9.1. Control of stability

9.2. Classic problem of stability

9.3. Effective lengths of compressed members

9.4. The role of separate subsystems

9.5. The influence of additional restraints on the stability

9.6. Taking into consideration the imperfections of real construction

10.1. Analytical models in dynamic analysis

10.2. Direct integration

10.3. Vibrations under harmonic loading

10.4. Seismic action

10.5. Impact and percussive actions

10.6. Oscillations under wind loading