Modelling of mechanical systems. Volume 2, Structural elements /

The modelling of mechanical systems provides engineers and students with the methods to model and understand mechanical systems by using both mathematical and computer-based tools. Written by an eminent authority in the field, this is the second of four volumes which provide engineers with a compreh...

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Axisa, Francois, 1941- (Editor); Trompette, Philippe
Published: Kogan Page Science,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2004-
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/bookseries/18747051/2
Summary: The modelling of mechanical systems provides engineers and students with the methods to model and understand mechanical systems by using both mathematical and computer-based tools. Written by an eminent authority in the field, this is the second of four volumes which provide engineers with a comprehensive resource on this cornerstone mechanical engineering subject. Dealing with continuous systems, this book covers solid mechanics, beams, plates and shells. In a clear style and with a practical rather than theoretical approach, it shows how to model continuous systems in order to study vibration modes, motion and forces. Appendices give useful primers on aspects of the mathematics introduced in the book. Other volumes in the series cover discrete systems, fluid-structure interaction and flow-induced vibration. *Axisa is a world authority in the modelling of systems *Comprehensive coverage of mathematical techniques used to perform computer-based analytical studies and numerical simulations *A key reference for mechanical engineers, researchers and graduate students in this cornerstone subject.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xxii, 482 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 419-423) and index.
ISBN: 9780750668460
0750668466
Index Number: TA350
CLC: TB12
Contents: Solid mechanics -- Straight beam models: Newtonian approach -- Straight beam models: Hamilton's principle -- Vibration modes of straight beams and modal analysis methods -- Plates: in-plane motion -- Plates: out-of-plane motion -- Arches and shells: string and membrane forces -- Bent and twisted arches and shells.