George Simitses and Dewey H. Hodges - Fundamentals of Structural Stability

The ability of a structural assembly to carry loads and forces determines how stable it will be over time. Viewing structural assemblages as comprising columns, beams, arches, rings, and plates, this book will introduce the student to both a classical and advanced understanding of the mechanical behavior of such structural systems under load and how modeling the resulting strains can predict the overall future performance? the stability? of that structure. While covering traditional beam theory, the book is more focused on elastica theory in keeping with modern approaches. This text will be an expanded and updated version a similar, previously published book, but with pedagogical improvements and updated analytical methods.<br><br>This engineering textbook will provide a focused treatment on the study of how structures behave and perform when under stress loading, including plastic deformation and buckling. All advanced engineering students studying engineering mechanics, structural analysis and design

Key Information
Authors		George Simitses
Nonfiction Category		Science
Book Editions
		Hardcover389December 20, 2005Butterworth-Heinemann10.25"(h) x 7.25"(w) x 1"(d), 2.3 lbs.9780750678759