Modelling of Mechanical Systems: Structural Elements

The foundations of systems modelling from a world expert

Francois Axisa (Author), Philippe Trompette (Author)

9780750668460

Hardback, published 22 August 2005

300 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.3 cm, 0.92 kg

Review of Volume One: Discrete Systems‘... this is not just a translation; much has been added, refined and polished, to make this book an excellent addition to anyone’s bookshelf, whose interests lie in Dynamics, Vibrations, or Fluid Structure Interactions." --Journal of Fluids and Structures, 2004

The modelling of mechanical systems provides engineers and students with the methods to model and understand mechanical systems by using both mathematical and computer-based tools. Written by an eminent authority in the field, this is the second of four volumes which provide engineers with a comprehensive resource on this cornerstone mechanical engineering subject. Dealing with continuous systems, this book covers solid mechanics, beams, plates and shells. In a clear style and with a practical rather than theoretical approach, it shows how to model continuous systems in order to study vibration modes, motion and forces. Appendices give useful primers on aspects of the mathematics introduced in the book. Other volumes in the series cover discrete systems, fluid-structure interaction and flow-induced vibration.

Solid mechanics
Straight beam models: Newtonian approach
Straight beam models: Hamilton's principle
Vibration modes of straight beams and modal analysis methods
Plates: in-plane motion
Plates: out-of-plane motion
Arches and shells: string and membrane forces
Bent and twisted arches and shells
Appendices
References
Index

Subject Areas: Structural engineering [TNC], Mechanical engineering [TGB]