Nonlinear Structural Mechanics: Theory, Dynamical Phenomena and Modeling

NONLINEAR STRUCTURAL MECHANICS Theory, Dynamical Phenomena, and Modeling offers a concise and coherent presentation of the theoretical framework of nonlinear structural mechanics, computational methods, applications, parametric investigations of nonlinear phenomena and their mechanical interpretation towards design. The tools that enable the formulation, analysis, and interpretation of nonlinear structures, resting in equilibrium or subject to large-amplitude motion and bifurcations, are presented in a systematic fashion so as to gradually attain an increasing level of complexity of behaviors and to make the approach suitable to modeling virtually all kinds of structures. The reader will be exposed to advanced engineering applications where the nonlinear features are critical. Examples are tethered satellite systems, aircraft wings and general lifting surfaces, thin composite laminated plates, suspension and arch bridges, and cable-stayed structures.