Yeong-Bin Yang ... 450 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; (October, 1994) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0131092243 - ISBN-13: 978-0131092242 ...
Any nonlinear theories or finite elements have to be tested before they
can be put into practice. Using the rigid body concept, this book
provides simple rules for examining the validity of nonlinear theories
and finite elements derived for structural members. The rules can be
applied as well to testing the consistency of existing theories or
computer analysis programs for nonlinear structures. Covers linear
analysis and element quality test; nonlinear trusses and incremental
constitutive laws; nonlinear analysis of planar frames; fundamentals of
nonlinear theory of space frames; stiffness matrices for nonlinear
analysis of space frames; theory and analysis on buckling of curved
beams; and procedures for geometric nonlinear analysis. Provides
numerous examples containing both analytical and numerical solutions.
For mechanical, civil, and aerospace engineers