Mechanics of Solids and Shells: Theories and Approximations (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series) - Hardcover

Wempner, Gerald; Talaslidis, Demosthenes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849396549 ISBN 13: 9780849396540

Publisher: CRC Press, 2002

Synopsis

As the theories and methods have evolved over the years, the mechanics of solid bodies has become unduly fragmented. Most books focus on specific aspects, such as the theories of elasticity or plasticity, the theories of shells, or the mechanics of materials. While a narrow focus serves immediate purposes, much is achieved by establishing the common foundations and providing a unified perspective of the discipline as a whole. Mechanics of Solids and Shells accomplishes these objectives. By emphasizing the underlying assumptions and the approximations that lead to the mathematical formulations, it offers a practical, unified presentation of the foundations of the mechanics of solids, the behavior of deformable bodies and thin shells, and the properties of finite elements. The initial chapters present the fundamental kinematics, dynamics, energetics, and behavior of materials that build the foundation for all of the subsequent developments. These are presented in full generality without the usual restrictions on the deformation. The general principles of work and energy form the basis for the consistent theories of shells and the approximations by finite elements. The final chapter views the latter as a means of approximation and builds a bridge between the mechanics of the continuum and the discrete assembly. Expressly written for engineers, Mechanics of Solids and Shells forms a reliable source for the tools of analysis and approximation. Its constructive presentation clearly reveals the origins, assumptions, and limitations of the methods described and provides a firm, practical basis for the use of those methods.

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Wempner, Gerald; Talaslidis, Demosthenes

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849396549
• ISBN 13: 9780849396540
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 552