Synopses & Reviews
A modern, unified introduction to structural modelling and analysis, with an emphasis on the application of energy methods.
Review
"...an excellent foundation for understanding modern computational methods of stress analysis used in aeronautical, civil, and mechanical engineering. Readers needing background in fundamental energy methods will find this an excellent 'kick-starter' for preparing finite element techniques. A very positive recommendation." Choice
Synopsis
A modern and unified introduction to structural modeling and analysis, with an emphasis on how structures behave in the real world. The unifying theme is the application of energy methods, developed without the formal mathematics of the calculus of variations.
Table of Contents
1. Structural mechanics: the big picture; 2. Structural models and modeling; 3. Elementary discrete structural models: energy approaches; 4. Bars: axially-loaded members; 5. Trusses: assemblages of bars; 6. Energy principles for calculating displacements and forces; 7. Beams: transversely-loaded members; 8. Calculating beam deflections; 9. Frames: assemblages of beams; 10. Force and displacement methods.