Stability Analysis and Design of Structures

Rapid advances in analytical methods and computing enable engineers to apply stability/stiffness methods to increasingly complex real-life cases. This advanced and graduate-level text and self-tutorial teaches readers to understand and to apply analytical design principles across the breadth of the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gambhir, M.L.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Basic Principles
  • 3 Rigid-Body Assemblages
  • 4 Buckling of Axially Loaded Members (Columns)
  • 5 Stability Analysis of Beam-Columns
  • 6 Stability Analysis of Frames
  • 7 Buckling of Members Having Open Sections
  • 8 Elastic Buckling of Thin Flat Plates
  • 9 Stability Analysis of Arches, Rings and Shells
  • 10 Inelastic Buckling of Structures
  • 11 Structural Design For Stability Of Members
  • Appendix A: Stability Functions
  • A.1 Stability Functions for Compression Members
  • A.2 Stability Functions for Tension Members
  • A.3 Stability Magnification Factors for Members with Lateral Load
  • Appendix B: Effective Length of Stepped and Multiple Level Load Columns
  • Appendix C: Mathematical Essentials
  • C.1 Linear Differential Equations
  • C.2 Bessel Functions
  • C.3 Fourier Series
  • Appendix D: General References