Structural Mechanics

A Unified Approach
Alberto Carpinteri Technical University of Torino, Italy
This book presents a complete and unified
treatment of the fundamental themes of
structural mechanics, ranging from the
traditional to the most advanced topics, covering
mechanics of linear elastic solids, theory of
beam systems, and phenomena of structural
failure.

The book considers explicitly all the static and

kinematic operators of structural
mechanics with their dual character.
Topics relating to structural symmetry are
covered in a single chapter while dynamics is
dealt with at various points. The logical
presentation allows the clear introduction of
topics such as finite element methods, automatic
calculation of framed beam systems, plate and
shell theory, theory of plasticity, and fracture
mechanics.

Numerous worked examples, exercises with

complete solutions and illustrations make it
accessible both as a text for students and as a
reference for research workers and practicing
engineers.
Contents
Preface. About the author. Introduction. Geometry of areas. Kinematics and statics of rigid systems.
Determination of constraint reactions. Internal beam reactions. Statically determinate beam systems. Analysis
of strain and stress. Theory of elasticity. The Saint Venant problem. Beams and plates in flexure. Finite
element method. Structural symmetry. Statically indeterminate structures: method of forces. Statically
indeterminate structures: method of displacements. Plane frames. Energy methods for the solution of beam
systems. Instability of elastic equilibrium. Theory of plasticity. Plane stress and plane strain conditions.
Mechanics of fracture. Appendices A-N. Further reading. Index.

January 1997 246x189 788pp 627 line drawings 4 b+w photos: Hb: 0-419-19160-7 £150.00,
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