This book is aiming to concentrate on the nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of structures and structural components that are widely used in everyday engineering applications. It approaches a nonlinear problem by mathematically converting it into an exact equivalent pseudolinear one, in contrast to commonly used approaches which are based on linear concepts. The new concepts, theories and methods introduced in this book, simplify the solution of the complex nonlinear problems, and also allow for the correct usage of the powerful existing linear methods of analysis.
Based on this way of thinking, the book also provides a reasonable treatment regarding the nonlinear analysis of inelastic plates, suspension bridges and their failures, multistory buildings subjected to strong earthquakes, as well as many other interesting nonlinear problems, such as thick cylinders, inelastic torsion, inelastic vibrations, inelastic analysis of flexible members, and many more.
The practicing design engineer, who deals with the design of structures and structural and mechanical components in general, is often confronted with nonlinear problems and he/she needs to develop a design procedure that deals e?ectively with such types of problems. Flexible members, structures subjected to blast and earthquake, suspension bridges, aircraft structural elements, and so on, are only a few examples where understanding of their nonlinear behavior is extremely important for an adequate and safe design. Many of our nonlinear structures are composed of beam elements that can be taken apart from the structure, and their behavior can be studied by satisfying appropriate boundary conditions. Once we are in a position to understand completely the behavior of the nonlinear beam problem, we can then expand our knowledge e?ectively so that it includes a complete und- standing of the nonlinear behavior of two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures and structural components. In part, the purpose of this book is to concentrate its e?orts on the n- linear static and dynamic analysis of structural beam components that are widely used in everyday engineering applications. The analysis and design of the beam component can become very complicated when it is subjected to a large deformation, or when its material is permitted to be stressed well - yond its elastic limit and all the way to failure.
Based on this way of thinking, the book also provides a reasonable treatment regarding the nonlinear analysis of inelastic plates, suspension bridges and their failures, multistory buildings subjected to strong earthquakes, as well as many other interesting nonlinear problems, such as thick cylinders, inelastic torsion, inelastic vibrations, inelastic analysis of flexible members, and many more.
The practicing design engineer, who deals with the design of structures and structural and mechanical components in general, is often confronted with nonlinear problems and he/she needs to develop a design procedure that deals e?ectively with such types of problems. Flexible members, structures subjected to blast and earthquake, suspension bridges, aircraft structural elements, and so on, are only a few examples where understanding of their nonlinear behavior is extremely important for an adequate and safe design. Many of our nonlinear structures are composed of beam elements that can be taken apart from the structure, and their behavior can be studied by satisfying appropriate boundary conditions. Once we are in a position to understand completely the behavior of the nonlinear beam problem, we can then expand our knowledge e?ectively so that it includes a complete und- standing of the nonlinear behavior of two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures and structural components. In part, the purpose of this book is to concentrate its e?orts on the n- linear static and dynamic analysis of structural beam components that are widely used in everyday engineering applications. The analysis and design of the beam component can become very complicated when it is subjected to a large deformation, or when its material is permitted to be stressed well - yond its elastic limit and all the way to failure.
From the reviews: "This book concentrates on nonlinear static and dynamic analyses of structural beam components that are widely used in everyday engineering applications. ... The material included in this book provides a good start in understanding and comprehending important aspects of nonlinear analysis. Each topic is explained in detail with many examples and illustrations. ... The theories and methods are general, and they can be used successfully in many areas of engineering ... . can be used as a textbook for a course on nonlinear structural engineering." (Girish Ramaiah, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1102 (4), 2007) "A successful attempt aiming to concentrate on the nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of structures and structural components that are widely used in everyday engineering applications. ... For advanced students, practitioners, researchers in solid mechanics, civil, mechanical, and aeronautical engineering, this is an important book on current concerns of nonlinear structural engineering, a pleasure and an education to read. ... each subject in the book is explained in detail with many examples and illustrations." (Current Engineering Practice, 2007) "The book written by Professor Demeter G. Fertis is dedicated to present complex, nonlinear problems in engineering and their complete nonlinear behavior to provide reasonable solutions. ... The book contains numerical examples for a complete understanding of the theory. ... The book is written as a self-study book that is suitable for engineering students or practicing engineers. It is an excellent textbook for courses on nonlinear structural analysis." (Nicolae-Doru Stanescu, International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration, Vol. 14 (2), 2009)