Solid Mechanics

A Variational Approach, Augmented Edition
2013
ISBN: 978-1-4899-9248-2
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 685 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 10467 g

Solid Mechanics: A Variational Approach, Augmented Edition presents a lucid and thoroughly developed approach to solid mechanics for students engaged in the study of elastic structures not seen in other texts currently on the market. This work offers a clear and carefully prepared exposition of variational techniques as they are applied to solid mechanics. Unlike other books in this field, Dym and Shames treat all the necessary theory needed for the study of solid mechanics and include extensive applications. Of particular note is the variational approach used in developing consistent structural theories and in obtaining exact and approximate solutions for many problems.  Based on both semester and year-long courses taught to undergraduate seniors and graduate students, this text is geared for programs in aeronautical, civil, and mechanical engineering, and in engineering science. The authors’ objective is two-fold: first, to introduce the student to the theory of structures (one- and two-dimensional) as developed from the three-dimensional theory of elasticity; and second, to introduce the student to the strength and utility of variational principles and methods, including briefly making the connection to finite element methods.  A complete set of homework problems is included.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shames, Irving H.

Dym, Clive L.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Elastizität, Plastizität, Rheologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Theory of Linear Elasticity.- Introduction to the Calculus of Variations.- Variational Principles of Elasticity.- Beams, Frames and Rings.- Torsion.- Classical Theory of Plates.- Dynamics of Beams and Plates.- Nonlinear Elasticity.- Elastic Stability.- Finite Element Analysis: Preliminaries and Overview.- Finite Element Applications: Trusses and Beams.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Clive L. Dym is Fletcher Jones Professor of Engineering Design and Director of the Center for Design Education at Harvey Mudd College. His research concerns engineering design and structural mechanics. He holds a PhD from Stanford.

Professor Irving Shames received his Ph.D from the University of Maryland in 1953 and held faculty positions at the University of Maryland, Stevens Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute, the State University of NewYork at Buffalo, and, most recently, George Washington University.