{"product_id":"structural-analysis-design-and-control-by-the-virtual-distortion-method-hardback-9780471956563","title":"Structural Analysis, Design and Control by the Virtual Distortion Method (Hardback) 9780471956563","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStructural Analysis, Design and Control by the Virtual Distortion Method\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJan Holnicki-Szulc (Author), Jacek T. Gierlinski (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471956563, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 March 1995\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e318 pages\u003cbr\u003e25 x 17.3 x 2.5 cm, 0.709 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book presents the general concept of the Virtual Distortion Method with the necessary theoretical background and a number of its applications to problems of structural analysis and design. The approach presented allows for the development of efficient computational methods for the numerical analysis of problems where, e.g., local failures, the temperature field or permanent plastic deformations are described by virtual distortions. On the other hand, properly modelled (fictitious) virtual distortions can be used to simulate structural modifications such as material redistribution applicable in the optimal redesign process. Finally, virtual distortions can be used to mimic the behaviour of actuators in active structural control problems: shape, stress or vibration control. A number of numerical algorithms are developed, enabling one to solve various problems of structural analysis, design and control.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAnalysis of Initial Stresses and Deformations Caused by VirtualDistortions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nonlinear Structural Analysis, Truss Structures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Nonlinear Structural Analysis, General Skeletal Structures and 2DContinuum.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Optimal Structural Design.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Optimal Prestress (Passive Control).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Active Structural Control.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52516347937048,"sku":"9780471956563","price":365.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471956563.jpg?v=1786683120","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/structural-analysis-design-and-control-by-the-virtual-distortion-method-hardback-9780471956563","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}