Keith Alexander Seffen (University of Cambridge)

Solving Problems of Simple Structural Mechanics

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Solve problems in elementary structural mechanics thoughtfully and efficiently with this self-contained collection of essays. Illuminates concepts and methodologies with clarity and insight, with minimal recourse to heavy working out. Perfect for students invested in structural mechanics, and aims to complement their learning and understanding.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 250mm x 175mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 524g
• ISBN-13: 9781108843812
• ISBN-10: 1108843816
• Artikelnr.: 62603381

Autorenporträt

Keith Alexander Seffen leads internationally recognised research into shape-changing structures in the Advanced Structures Laboratory at Cambridge, which he co-founded.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I. Simple Structures: 1. Mastering Friction
2. Equilibrium of Pseudo-Deformed Bodies
3. Simple Cables
Part II. Truss Frameworks: 4. Statical (In)determinacy in Trusses
5. Virtual Work for Trusses
6. Why Does the Lower Bound Theorem Work? Part III. Beams and Frames: Character: 7. Drawing Well: Bending Moment (and Shear Force) Diagrams
8. How Many Redundancies in Frames
9. Symmetry and Anti-symmetry
Part IV. Beams and Frames: Analysis: 10. Standard Beam Deflections
11. Deflection Coefficients
12. Moment Distribution: at the Junction
Part V. Design Choices: 13. Bending vs Stretching
14. Cross-Sectional Stiffness
15. Cross-Sectional Strength
16. Back of the Envelope: Beam Design by Lower Bound
17. The Third Dimension
Part VI. Deliberately Deformed
18. How Many Collapse Mechanisms
19. When Buckling Occurs: and Not
20. The Nature of Loads
21. Hooke and Heat.