Energy Methods in Stress Analysis

This book presents methods for the calculation of the displacement of structures under load by using the rate of change of work done (by the loads) and the corresponding rate of change of strain energy in the structure. The methods solve linear problems, statically indeterminate structures, nonlinear problems, frames and stiffness matrices used in finite element analysis. The method extends to the calculation of critical buckling loads for struts, plates and panels, and the post buckling stiffness of plates and panels. The presentation offers a clear logic without recourse to the concepts of virtual work, minimum potential energy, complementary energy or the unit load method.

• | Author: Kenneth Molton
• | Publisher: Momentum Press
• | Publication Date: Dec 18, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 134 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1949449173
• | ISBN-13: 9781949449174