Nonlinear structural mechanics: theory, computational approaches and phenomena

Nonlinear Structural Mechanics: Theory, Computational Approaches and Phenomena offers a concise, integrated and coherent presentation of the theoretical framework of nonlinear mechanics, computational methods, applications, parametric investigations of nonlinear phenomena and their mechanical interpretation towards design. The theoretical and computational tools that enable the formulation, solution, and interpretation of nonlinear structures are presented in a systematic fashion so as to gradually attain an increasing level of complexity of structural behaviors, under the prevailing assumptions on the geometry of deformation, the constitutive aspects and the loading scenarios. Readers will find a unified treatment of the foundational elements of nonlinear structural mechanics, in addition to its modern computational aspects and the prominent nonlinear structural phenomena, tackling both the mathematical and applied sciences. Nonlinear Structural Mechanics: Theory, Computational Approaches and Phenomena is an excellent reference for engineers of various disciplines, students, and researchers involved with nonlinear and structural mechanics. Covers allleading aspects of nonlinear structural problems in a single volume Provides a wide spectrum of problem solutions in nonlinear structural mechanics and dynamics Presents new developments in computational methodology, combining asymptotics with path following techniques INDICE: Introduction to nonlinear structural mechanics.- The elastic cable: from formulation to computation.- Discretization approaches and path-following techniques.- Three-dimensional Cauchy continuum.- Total and updated Lagrangian formulations in nonlinear 3D continuum mechanics.- The theory of compact beams and cables with flexural stiffness.- The elastic stability of one-dimensional structures.- Elastic stability of single- and multi-layered plates.- Fromrheological models of materials to complex constitutive functions.- The elasto-plastic failure of beams and framed structures.- Nonlinear theories of arch bridges and suspension bridges.- Asymptotic methods in nonlinear structural mechanics and dynamics.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-1275-6
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 600
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés