| Author | : Allan F. Bower |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 820 |
| Release | : 2009-10-05 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1439802483 |
Modern computer simulations make stress analysis easy. As they continue to replace classical mathematical methods of analysis, these software programs require users to have a solid understanding of the fundamental principles on which they are based.Develop Intuitive Ability to Identify and Avoid Physically Meaningless PredictionsApplied Mechanics o
| Author | : Jacob Lubliner |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 539 |
| Release | : 2016-10-12 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 331918878X |
This expanded second edition presents in one text the concepts and processes covered in statics and mechanics of materials curricula following a systematic, topically integrated approach. Building on the novel pedagogy of fusing concepts covered in traditional undergraduate courses in rigid-body statics and deformable body mechanics, rather than simply grafting them together, this new edition develops further the authors’ very original treatment of solid mechanics with additional figures, an elaboration on selected solved problems, and additional text as well as a new subsection on viscoelasticity in response to students’ feedback. Introduction to Solid Mechanics: An Integrated Approach, Second Edition, offers a holistic treatment of the depth and breadth of solid mechanics and the inter-relationships of its underlying concepts. Proceeding from first principles to applications, the book stands as a whole greater than the sum of its parts.
| Author | : Jay D. Humphrey |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 766 |
| Release | : 2013-06-29 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 038721576X |
This text presents a general introduction to soft tissue biomechanics. One of its primary goals is to introduce basic analytical, experimental and computational methods. In doing so, it enables readers to gain a relatively complete understanding of the biomechanics of the heart and vasculature.
| Author | : Peter Howell |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 467 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 052185489X |
Emphasises the power of mathematics to provide quantitative insights across the whole area of solid mechanics; accessible and comprehensive.
| Author | : Roger T. Fenner |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 707 |
| Release | : 2012-06-12 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1439858144 |
A popular text in its first edition, Mechanics of Solids and Structures serves as a course text for the senior/graduate (fourth or fifth year) courses/modules in the mechanics of solid/advanced strength of materials, offered in aerospace, civil, engineering science, and mechanical engineering departments. Now, Mechanics of Solid and Structure, Second Edition presents the latest developments in computational methods that have revolutionized the field, while retaining all of the basic principles and foundational information needed for mastering advanced engineering mechanics. Key changes to the second edition include full-color illustrations throughout, web-based computational material, and the addition of a new chapter on the energy methods of structural mechanics. Using authoritative, yet accessible language, the authors explain the construction of expressions for both total potential energy and complementary potential energy associated with structures. They explore how the principles of minimal total potential energy and complementary energy provide the means to obtain governing equations of the structure, as well as a means to determine point forces and displacements with ease using Castigliano’s Theorems I and II. The material presented in this chapter also provides a deeper understanding of the finite element method, the most popular method for solving structural mechanics problems. Integrating computer techniques and programs into the body of the text, all chapters offer exercise problems for further understanding. Several appendices provide examples, answers to select problems, and opportunities for investigation into complementary topics. Listings of computer programs discussed are available on the CRC Press website.
| Author | : Albrecht Bertram |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 331 |
| Release | : 2015-06-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 3319195662 |
This textbook offers an introduction to modeling the mechanical behavior of solids within continuum mechanics and thermodynamics. To illustrate the fundamental principles, the book starts with an overview of the most important models in one dimension. Tensor calculus, which is called for in three-dimensional modeling, is concisely presented in the second part of the book. Once the reader is equipped with these essential mathematical tools, the third part of the book develops the foundations of continuum mechanics right from the beginning. Lastly, the book’s fourth part focuses on modeling the mechanics of materials and in particular elasticity, viscoelasticity and plasticity. Intended as an introductory textbook for students and for professionals interested in self-study, it also features numerous worked-out examples to aid in understanding.
| Author | : Jorgen S Bergstrom |
| Publisher | : William Andrew |
| Total Pages | : 524 |
| Release | : 2015-07-11 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0323322964 |
Very few polymer mechanics problems are solved with only pen and paper today, and virtually all academic research and industrial work relies heavily on finite element simulations and specialized computer software. Introducing and demonstrating the utility of computational tools and simulations, Mechanics of Solid Polymers provides a modern view of how solid polymers behave, how they can be experimentally characterized, and how to predict their behavior in different load environments. Reflecting the significant progress made in the understanding of polymer behaviour over the last two decades, this book will discuss recent developments and compare them to classical theories. The book shows how best to make use of commercially available finite element software to solve polymer mechanics problems, introducing readers to the current state of the art in predicting failure using a combination of experiment and computational techniques. Case studies and example Matlab code are also included. As industry and academia are increasingly reliant on advanced computational mechanics software to implement sophisticated constitutive models – and authoritative information is hard to find in one place - this book provides engineers with what they need to know to make best use of the technology available. - Helps professionals deploy the latest experimental polymer testing methods to assess suitability for applications - Discusses material models for different polymer types - Shows how to best make use of available finite element software to model polymer behaviour, and includes case studies and example code to help engineers and researchers apply it to their work
| Author | : Arun Shukla |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 688 |
| Release | : 2017-02-13 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9781935673194 |
The text is intended for upper-division undergraduate students or graduate students beginning to study experimental methods. The book reflects many of the changes in experimental mechanics that have occurred during the past decade. A significant amount of new content has been added by expanding existing chapters.
| Author | : Adnan Ibrahimbegovic |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 588 |
| Release | : 2009-06-02 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 9048123305 |
This book offers a recipe for constructing the numerical models for representing the complex nonlinear behavior of structures and their components, represented as deformable solid bodies. Its appeal extends to those interested in linear problems of mechanics.
