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Dynamic Stability of Suddenly Loaded Structures /

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This volume describes the general area of dynamic stability as applied to structures. Because this is a very broad field, several uses and interpretation of the term exist. The author attempts to deal systematically with the different classes of structural systems. In the first four chapters, models...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Simitses, George J.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 1990.
Edition:1.
Subjects:
Physics.
Mechanics.
Engineering.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Part A: Concepts and Criteria. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts. Simple Mechanical Models. Dynamic Stability Under Constant Load of Finite Duration. The Influence of Static Preloading
  • Part B: Structural Applications. The Concept of Dynamic Stability. Two-Bar Simple Frames. The Shallow Arch. The Shallow Spherical Cap. Thin Cylindrical Shells. Other Structural Systems
  • Appendix A: Parametric Resonance
  • Appendix B: Brachistochrone
  • Appendix C: The Influence of Small Damping
  • Index.