Mechanics Of Composite Structures

by V.V. Vasiliev

Overview

This book compiles techniques used to analyze composite structural elements ranging from beams through plates to stiffened shells. The content is suitable for graduate-level students with a basic background in mechanics of composite materials. Moreover, this book will be placed in an active spot on the bookshelves of composite structures designers as well as researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781560320340
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/1993
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	517
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS Fibers Matrix Materials Structural Features and Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials Elastic Properties of Composite Ply Elastic Properties of Angle-Ply Laminate EQUATIONS OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURE MECHANICS Equations of the Elasticity of Theory for an Orthotropic Medium in Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates Preliminary Analysis - Basic Assumptions Equations of Engineering Mechanics for Thin-Walled Composite Structures General and Simplified Forms of Governing Equations and Boundary Conditions Composite Structures of Variable Thickness Hygrothermal Effects Nonlinear Stress-Strain Behavior of Composite Materials Geometric Nonlinearity Buckling Dynamic Response COMPOSITE BEAMS, COLUMNS, AND RINGS Governing Equations for Laminated Beams Lateral Bending Buckling Under Axial Compression Dynamic Behaviour Circular Rings THIN-WALLED BEAMS Single-Cell Beams Beams with Open Cross-Section Contour Analysis of Thin-Walled Beams with Multi-Cell Cross-Section Contour COMPOSITE PANELS AND PLATES Equations of the Theory of Laminated Plates Symmetrically Laminated Panels Generally Laminated Plates Axisymmetric Deformation of Circular Plates and Disks CIRCULAR CYLINDRICAL SHELLS Equations of the Theory of Circular Cylindrical Orthotropic Shells Circular Cylindrical Shells with Stress-Strain State Independent of Longitudinal Coordinate Axisymmetric Deformation of Cirular Cylindrical Shells General Case of Circular Cylindrical Shell Loading: Solutions in the Form of Trigonometric Series Simplified Theories of Circular Cylindrical Shells Buckling of Circular Cylindrical Shells Circular Cylindrical Shell Vibrations Buckling and Vibrations of Circular Cylindrical Panels AXISYMMETRIC DEFORMATION OF SHELLS OF REVOLUTION Governing Equations Linear Membrane Theory Boundary-L

Editorial Reviews

Vasiliev (composite structures, Moscow Aviation Technology Institute) explains the traditional approaches to engineering mechanics for structures made from the new composite materials that are very high in strength and stiffness in proportion to their weight. At a level suitable for graduate students or professionals in mechanical engineering who have some background in composite materials, he lays out the techniques used to analyze structural elements ranging from beams through plates to stiffened shells. First published in 1988 in Russian. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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