Stability Theory of Elastic Rods

Stability Theory of Elastic Rods
Author: Teodor M. Atanackovic
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 441
Release: 1997
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9810230540

This book treats stability problems of equilibrium states of elastic rods. Euler energy and dynamical methods of stability analysis are introduced and stability criteria for each method is developed. Stability analysis is accompanied by a number of classical conservative and non-conservative, two- and three-dimensional problems. Some problems are treated by all three methods. Many generalized versions of known problems are presented (heavy vertical rod, rotating rod, Greenhill's problem, Beck's column, Pflger's rod, strongest column, etc.). The generalizations consist in using either a generalized form of constitutive equations or a more general form of loading, or both. Special attention is paid to the influence of shear stresses and axis compressibility on the value of the critical load. Variational methods are applied to obtain estimates of the critical load and maximal deflection in the post-critical state, in a selected number of examples.

Stability Theory Of Elastic Rods

Stability Theory Of Elastic Rods
Author: Teodor Atanackovic
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 441
Release: 1997-01-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9814497703

This book treats stability problems of equilibrium states of elastic rods. Euler energy and dynamical methods of stability analysis are introduced and stability criteria for each method is developed. Stability analysis is accompanied by a number of classical conservative and non-conservative, two- and three-dimensional problems. Some problems are treated by all three methods. Many generalized versions of known problems are presented (heavy vertical rod, rotating rod, Greenhill's problem, Beck's column, Pflüger's rod, strongest column, etc.). The generalizations consist in using either a generalized form of constitutive equations or a more general form of loading, or both. Special attention is paid to the influence of shear stresses and axis compressibility on the value of the critical load. Variational methods are applied to obtain estimates of the critical load and maximal deflection in the post-critical state, in a selected number of examples.

Stability of Elastic Structures

Stability of Elastic Structures
Author: N.A. Alfutov
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540490981

The subject discussed in this book is the stability of thin-walled elastic systems under static loads. The presentation of these problems is based on modern approaches to elastic-stability theory. Special attention is paid to the formulation of elastic-stability criteria, to the statement of column, plate and shell stability problems, to the derivation of basic relationships, and to a discussion of the boundaries of the application of analytic relationships. The author has tried to avoid arcane, nonstandard problems and elaborate and unexpected solutions, which bring real pleasure to connoisseurs, but confuse students and cause bewilderment to some practical engineers. The author has an apprehension that problems which, though interesting, are limited in application can divert the reader's attention from the more prosaic but no less sophisticated general problems of stability theory.

Classical and Generalized Models of Elastic Rods

Classical and Generalized Models of Elastic Rods
Author: D. Iesan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2008-11-14
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1420086502

Reflecting new developments in the study of Saint-Venant's problem, Classical and Generalized Models of Elastic Rods focuses on the deformation of elastic cylinders for three models of continuum: classical elastic continuum, Cosserat elastic body, and porous elastic material. The author presents a method to construct Saint-Venant's solutions, minim

W. T. Koiter’s Elastic Stability of Solids and Structures

W. T. Koiter’s Elastic Stability of Solids and Structures
Author: Arnold M. A. van der Heijden
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2008-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139471333

This book deals with the elastic stability of solids and structures. It begins with fundamental aspects of stability, relating the basic notions of dynamic stability to more traditional quasi-static approaches. The book is concerned not only with buckling, or linear instability, but most importantly with nonlinear post-buckling behavior and imperfection-sensitivity. After laying out the general theory, Koiter applies the theory to a number of applications, with a chapter devoted to each. These include a variety of beam, plate, and shell structural problems and some basic continuum elasticity problems. Koiter's classic results on the nonlinear buckling and imperfection-sensitivity of cylindrical and spherical shells are included. The treatments of both the fundamental aspects and the applications are completely self contained. This book was recorded as a detailed set of notes by Arnold van der Heijden from W. T. Koiter's last set of lectures on stability theory, at TU Delft.

Stability and Oscillation of Elastic Systems

Stability and Oscillation of Elastic Systems
Author: I︠A︡kov Gilelevich Panovko
Publisher:
Total Pages: 436
Release: 1973
Genre: Elastic solids
ISBN:

Problems such as jumps in elastic systems, problems of aeroelasticity, problems of frictional self-oscillations, and self-synchronization are discussed. The stability of equilibrium shapes of elastic systems is examined. Problems of oscillations of linear systems are discussed, including systems with a fractional number of degrees of freedom as well as free oscillations of a cantilever in the field of centrifugal forces.

A Primer on the Kinematics of Discrete Elastic Rods

A Primer on the Kinematics of Discrete Elastic Rods
Author: M. Khalid Jawed
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2018-05-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319769650

This primer discusses a numerical formulation of the theory of an elastic rod, known as a discrete elastic rod, that was recently developed in a series of papers by Miklós Bergou et al. Their novel formulation of discrete elastic rods represents an exciting new method to simulate and analyze the behavior of slender bodies that can be modeled using an elastic rod. The formulation has been extensively employed in computer graphics and is highly cited. In the primer, we provide relevant background from both discrete and classical differential geometry so a reader familiar with classic rod theories can appreciate, comprehend, and use Bergou et al.’s computational efficient formulation of a nonlinear rod theory. The level of coverage is suitable for graduate students in mechanics and engineering sciences.

A Translation of the Stability of Elastic Equilibrium

A Translation of the Stability of Elastic Equilibrium
Author: Warner Tjardus Koiter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 326
Release: 1970
Genre: Cylinders
ISBN:

A general theory of elastic stability is presented. In contrast to previous works in the field, the present analysis is augmented by an investigation of the behavior of the buckled structure in the immediate neighborhood of the bifurcation point. This investigation explains why some structures, e.g., a flat plate supported along its edges and subjected to thrust in its plane, are capable of carrying loads considerably above the buckling load, while other structures, e.g., an axially loaded cylindrical shell, collapse at loads far below the theoretical critical load.

Theory of Elastic Stability

Theory of Elastic Stability
Author: Luis A. Godoy
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 454
Release: 1999-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781560328575

This book gives a unified presentation of the field of stability. Buckling and post-buckling states are studied on the basis of total potential energy of structural systems. Emphasis is placed throughout the text on post-buckling analysis and behaviour. The sensitivity of buckling and post-buckling states to changes in design parameters is also discussed as well as changes due to imperfections and damage.