Advanced Mechanics of Solids

Contents: 1. Basic concepts of continuum mechanics. 2. Elastic material. 3. The theory of simple beams I. 4. Torsion of prismatic bars. 5. Curved beams. 6. Simple beams II: energy principles. 7. Two-dimensional problems. 8. Plates and shells. 9. Stability of equilibrium. 10. Some basic concepts of dynamics. 11. Oscillators with one degree of freedom. 12. Systems of several degrees of freedom. 13. Answers to the exercises. Index.

"This textbook is for advanced students who already are familiar with the elementary concepts of statics and the strength of materials. The principles of linear continuum mechanics and linear elastic material behavior are presented. They build the foundation for the later treatment of structures such of beams, bars, plates and shells. Particular attention is paid to the respective thin-walled cases. The text also contain some chapters on the more and more important topic of dynamics of structures. Moreover, it provides the fundamental principles underlying modern computer methods. The book is structured such that in each chapter the theoretical considerations are accompanied by several illustrative examples demonstrating the application of these results. At the end of each chapter, additional problems are included. The solutions to these problems are given in the last chapters." (jacket)