Recent Advances in Thin-Walled Structures

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-36438-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Recent Advances in Thin-walled Structures offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and developments in the field of thin-walled metal structures. This volume is dedicated to Professor Dinar Camotim, a renowned authority who has significantly advanced the discipline throughout his distinguished career. Following an introductory chapter detailing Professor Camotim’s impactful contributions, the book features work from nine internationally recognized experts. Each contributor presents innovative research that addresses current challenges and anticipates future needs for thin-walled structure design, making this book an essential reference for engineers and researchers seeking to stay at the forefront of the field.

Beyond honoring Professor Camotim’s legacy, the book distinguishes itself by covering a wide range of state-of-the-art topics authored by leaders in structural engineering. The chapters offer practical insights as well as theoretical advancements, ensuring the content is relevant for both academic and industry professionals.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gonçalves, Rodrigo

Silvestre, Nuno

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau, Baustatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. On the Contributions of Dinar Camotim to the Advancement of Thin-Walled Member Analysis and Design
2. Testing and Analysis of Composite Cold-Formed Steel and Timber Flooring Systems with Innovative Shear Connectors
3. Recent Developments in the DSM Localised Loading Design of Cold-Formed Steel Sections
4. The Stability of Thin-Walled Single and Multi-Cell CFRP Composite Tubes in Torsion
5. Performance of Load bearing LSF Walls Exposed to Fire on Both Sides
6. Stiffness Reduction of Cold-Formed Steel Structures Subject to Sectional Buckling and Yielding
7. Realization and Reasoning for New DSM Format for Cold-Formed Steel Design
8. Lateral-Torsional Buckling Resistance of Non-Uniform Mono-Symmetric Steel Beams
9. Local-Global Buckling Interaction in steel beams: A European Design Proposal for the Case of Fire
10 Test Campaign on Cold-Formed Steel Lipped Channel Beams Experiencing Local-Distortional Interaction Under Non-Uniform Bending

Über Autor(innen)

Silvestre, Nuno
Nuno Silvestre, Full Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Portugal, specializes in two key areas: numerical methods for thin-walled structures and mechanics of nanomaterials. His work on Generalized Beam Theory (GBT) is globally recognized, while his research on carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene reinforced composites has made significant contributions. With over 270 papers in indexed journals and numerous conference presentations, he holds impressive citations. Nuno Silvestre serves as Editor-in-Chief for Thin-Walled Structures Journal (Elsevier) and has held various editorial roles. He has received numerous awards for his scientific achievements, including the Vinnakota 2004 Award and the UTL 2011 Award. Since 2021, he has been President of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (Portugal) and Vice-Coordinator of the Associated Laboratory of Energy, Transportation, and Aerospace (Portugal).