Modeling and Dimensioning of Structures

This book provides the main topics currently used for the calculus of structures. The reference establishes a link between the traditional approach on the strength of materials and the present finite element method, details the main aspects of practical modeling, and explores numerous case studies.

Jacques Gambelin is Professor of Mechanical Design at the University of Toulouse, France, and taught structural design andcalculus for aeronautical applications for more than 20 years.