The book approaches the basic theory of structures from a different perspective from standard pedagogy. There is consideration of work and energy concepts as fundamental and the equations of statics derived from them. Likewise, these concepts, together with that of the characteristic response, are used in the derivation of beam theory. Plane sections remaining plane is then seen as a particular result for isotropic, homogeneous, prismatic beams. The general theory may still be used where none of these conditions holds, and can even be applied to trusses. It also corrects errors in the theory of beam shear. Special topics discussed include non-uniform torsion, the exact analysis of shear, anisotropy, advanced energy methods, optimum structures, and regular frames. Software provided in the book includes seven general purpose programs for analysis of plane, space frames with rigid or pinned joints, and uses the augmented Gaussian elimination process and dynamic storage techniques.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-13
9781898563860
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94372565
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Mechanical Engineering
Author
J D Renton
Publication Name
ELASTIC Beams and Frames
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Dimensions
Item Weight
630g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
J D Renton
Series Title
Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering