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Preliminary chapters are supposed to give suitable transition from structural analysis - classical methods studied by students in their compulsory courses. Then structure approach to matrix method is dealt so that the students get clear picture of matrix approach. Finally, stiffness matrix method - element approach is explained and illustrated so that before developing computer program student will understand what to instruct computer. Finally, a chapter an computer programming preliminaries which will help to develop the computer program and cautious the way of program develop by the others is included||About the Author - S.S. Bhavikatti, served NITK Surathkal as a teacher from 1963 to 2001 at various levels including head of department, Dean (Administrative), Chairman, Central Computer Centre and Chairman, Continuing education. From 2001 to 2005 he served SDMCET Dharwad as head of department and vice-principal from 2005 to 2007 he served RYM Engineering College, Bellary as Principal. Presently he is emeritus professor at BVBECT Hubli.