Wunderlich / Pilkey Mechanics of Structures

Variational and Computational Methods
2. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-4200-4183-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 912 Seiten

Resoundingly popular in its first edition, the second edition of Mechanics of Structures: Variational and Computational Methods promises to be even more so, with broader coverage, expanded discussions, and a streamlined presentation.

The authors begin by describing the behavior of deformable solids through the differential equations for the strength of materials and the theory of elasticity. They next introduce variational principles, including mixed or generalized principles, and derive integral forms of the governing equations. Discussions then move to computational methods, including the finite element method, and these are developed to solve the differential and integral equations.

New in the second edition:

- A one-dimensional introduction to the finite element method, complete with illustrations of numerical mesh refinement

- Expansion of the use of Galerkin's method.

- Discussion of recent developments in the theory of bending and torsion of thin-walled beams.

- An appendix summarizing the fundamental equations in differential and variational form

- Completely new treatment of stability, including detailed examples

- Discussion of the principal values of geometric properties and stresses

- Additional exercises

As a textbook or as a reference, Mechanics of Structures builds a unified, variational foundation for structure mechanics, which in turn forms the basis for the computational solid mechanics so essential to modern engineering.

Zielgruppe

Researchers, students, and professional in mechanical, civil, and aerospace engineering, materials science, and applied mathematics

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wunderlich, Walter

Pilkey, Walter D.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau

Inhaltsverzeichnis

FORMULATIONS FOR LINEAR PROBLEMS OF ELASTICITY
Basic Equations: Differential Form
Principles of Virtual Work: Integral Form of the Basic Equations
Related Variational and Energy Principles
SOLUTION METHODS
Structural Analysis Methods I: Beam Elements
Structural Analysis Methods II: Structural Systems
The Finite Element Method
Direct Variational and Weighted Residual Methods: Classical Trial Function Methods
The Finite Difference Method
The Boundary Element Method
FORMULATIONS FOR DYNAMIC AND STABILITY PROBLEMS
Dynamic Responses
Stability Analysis
BARS AND PLATES
Beams
Plates
APPENDICES