Energy Methods in Structural Mechanics

1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-0-7277-2757-2
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 270 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 860 g

The book provides a basic and clear introduction to the principles underlying finite elements and the computer based methods of the analysis of structures commonly used in industry. There can be a danger that, without such an understanding, engineers will use these computer based analysis tools as black boxes and accept results without being aware of the real significance of the information obtained.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Guarracino, Federico

Walker, Alastair C

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau, Baustatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Work and energy
Kinematics and equilibrium of systems of rigid bodies
Deformation of bodies and material properties
Theory of elastic deformation of beams
General principles in the analysis of linear elastic structures
Total potential energy
The method of trial functions
Matrix analysis of pin-jointed trussed structures
Matrix analysis of rigid-jointed framed structures
Analysis of thin plates
The theory of finite elements
Stability of equilibrium and non-linear deformations of beam-columns