Szilard R. Theories and Applications of Plate Analysis: Classical Numerical and Engineering Methods

Wiley (January 2, 2004). - 1056 p.
A comprehensive reference for plate behavior analysisTheories and Applications of Plate Analysis is a unique, comprehensive volume covering static, dynamic and elastic stability analysis of plates. This valuable book addresses a large spectrum of plate problems and their analytical, numerical, computer-aided and engineering solution techniques. This book includes more than 140 descriptive, worked-out examples, making this text and reference book extremely useful in academic and professional environments.Utilizing SI units throughout, all mathematical tools are clearly and systematically developed within the book (with an understanding of differential-integral calculus and matrix algebra) to work with such topics as:Classical, numerical, computer-aided and engineering solution techniques
Linear, nonlinear and moderately thick plate problems
Finite difference and gridwork methods
Finite element and finite strip methods
Computer-based plate analysis
Yield-line methods
Free and forced vibrations of plates
Elastic stability analysisComplete with a helpful CD-ROM containing 170 readily usable plate formulas and a user-friendly finite element program system, WinPlatePrimer, for static and dynamic analysis of real-life plate problems, Theories and Applications of Plate Analysis is a handy, must-have book for practicing engineers and graduate students in the fields of civil, mechanical, aeronautical, marine, architectural and mining engineering.