Stability of Structures: Elastic, Inelastic, Fracture, and Damage Theories - Softcover

Bazant, Zdenek P.; Cedolin, Luigi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486425681 ISBN 13: 9780486425689

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2003

Synopsis

Exploration of principles and applications of stability analysis emphasizes nonelastic stability. Topics include modern stability problems of fracture and damage, thermodynamic principles of stability in irreversible systems, viscoelastic and viscoplastic buckling, other key areas. Numerous examples; 700 exercise problems. 1991 edition.

About this title

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A crucial element of structural and continuum mechanics, stability theory has limitless applications in civil, mechanical, aerospace, naval and nuclear engineering. This text of unparalleled scope presents a comprehensive exposition of the principles and applications of stability analysis. It has been proven as a text for introductory courses and various advanced courses for graduate students. It is also prized as an exhaustive reference for engineers and researchers.

The authors' focus on understanding of the basic principles rather than excessive detailed solutions, and their treatment of each subject proceed from simple examples to general concepts and rigorous formulations. All the results are derived using as simple mathematics as possible. Numerous examples are given and 700 exercise problems help in attaining a firm grasp of this central aspect of solid mechanics.

The book is an unabridged republication of the 1991 edition by Oxford University Press and the 2003 edition by Dover, updated with 18 pages of end notes.

About the Author

Zdenek P. Bazant, Professor and Director, Center for Concrete and Geomaterials, Northwestern University. Luigi Cedolin, Professor of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0486425681
• ISBN 13: 9780486425689
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 1056