Modeling and Dimensioning of Structures

An Introduction
1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-1-84821-040-0
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 640 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 1202 g

This book provides the main topics currently used for the calculus of structures. The reference establishes a link between the traditional approach on the strength of materials and the present finite element method, details the main aspects of practical modeling, and explores numerous case studies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gay, Daniel

Gambelin, Jacques

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface xvii

Part 1. Level 1 1

Chapter 1. The Basics of Linear Elastic Behavior 3

1.1. Cohesion forces 4

1.2. The notion of stress 6

1.2.1. Definition 6

1.2.2. Graphical representation 7

1.2.3. Normal and shear stresses 8

1.3. Hooke’s law derived from a uniaxially applied force 9

1.3.1. The stretch test 9

1.3.2. Linear mechanical behavior 12

1.3.3. Elastic mechanical behavior 12

1.3.4. Interpretation of the test at a macroscopic level 13

1.3.5. Interpretation of the test at a mesoscopic level 13

1.3.6. Interpretation of the test at a microscopic level 16

1.3.7. Summary 18

1.4. Plane state of stresses 20

1.4.1. Definition 20

1.4.2. Behavior relationships for state of plane stresses 22

1.4.3. Summary 35

1.5. Particular case of straight beams 36

1.5.1. Preliminary observations 36

1.5.2. Effects linked to the resultant forces and moments 38

Chapter 2. Mechanical Behavior of Structures: An Energy Approach 51

2.1. Work and energy 51

2.1.1. Elementary work developed by a force 51

2.1.2. Elementary work developed by a moment 52

2.2. Conversion of work into energy 53

2.2.1. Potential energy of deformation 53

2.2.2. Potential energy for a spring 55

2.3. Some standard expressions for potential deformation energy 58

2.3.1. Deformation energies in a straight beam 58

2.3.2. Deformation energy under plane stresses 74

2.4. Work produced by external forces on a structure 81

2.4.1. Beam under plane bending subjected to two forces 82

2.4.2. Beam in plane bending subject to “n” forces 99

2.4.3. Generalization to any structure 103

2.4.4. Summary 112

2.5. Links of a structure with its surroundings 113

2.5.1. Example 113

2.5.2. Generalization 118

2.6. Stiffness of a structure 119

2.6.1. Preliminary note 119

Über Autor(innen)

Daniel Gay was Director of the Laboratory of Mechanical Design at the University of Toulouse, France, for more than 15 years. He published numerous papers in international scientific journals and several books on composites materials.

Jacques Gambelin is Professor of Mechanical Design at the University of Toulouse, France, and taught structural design andcalculus for aeronautical applications for more than 20 years.