Finite Element Analysis of Thin-Walled Structures

by Dr J W Bull (Editor)

Overview

This book describes current developments in finite element analysis and the design of certain types of thin-walled structures.  The first three chapters lay the foundations for the development and use of finite elements for thin-walled structures, look at finite elements packages and discuss data input and mesh arrangements.  The final four chapters use the finite element method to assist in the solution of thin-walled structure problems.  Some of the problems solved include; water and air inflated structures; axisymmetric thin shells; ship structures and offshore structures.  This book will be an interest to design engineers, researchers and postgraduates.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040217429
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	01/25/1988
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	11 MB
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Table of Contents

1. Finite Elements Available for the Analysis of Non-curved Thin-walled Structures, 2. The Availability of Finite Element Software for Use with Thin-walled Structures, 3. Detecting and Avoiding Numerical Difficulties, 4. The Analysis of Thin-walled Membrane Structures Using Finite Elements 5. Axisymmetric Thin 6 . Finite Element Analysis and the Design of Thin-walled Ship Structures, 7. Finite Element Analysis and Design of Thin-walled Structures in the Offshore Industry.