Stability of Elastic Structures / Edition 1

by N.A. Alfutov, V. Balmont, E. Evseev

Overview

The subject discussed in this book is the stability of thin-walled elastic systems under static loads. The presentation of these problems is based on modern approaches to elastic-stability theory. Special attention is paid to the formulation of elastic-stability criteria, to the statement of column, plate and shell stability problems, to the derivation of basic relationships, and to a discussion of the boundaries of the application of analytic relationships. The author has tried to avoid arcane, nonstandard problems and elaborate and unexpected solutions, which bring real pleasure to connoisseurs, but confuse students and cause bewilderment to some practical engineers. The author has an apprehension that problems which, though interesting, are limited in application can divert the reader's attention from the more prosaic but no less sophisticated general problems of stability theory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540657002
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	03/30/2000
Series:	Foundations of Engineering Mechanics
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	338
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

Basic Theory of Elastic Stability.- Energy Method for the Solution of Stability Problems.- Stability of Straight Columns.- Stability of Plates.- Energy Method for the Study of the Stability of Plates.- Stability of Shells.- Nonlinear Problems: Stability of Real Bars, Plates, and Shells.