Linear and Nonlinear Structural Mechanics

Preface. 1. Introduction. 1.1 Structural Elements. 1.2 Nonlinearities. 1.3 Composite Materials. 1.4 Damping. 1.5 Dynamic Characteristics of Linear Discrete Systems. 1.6 Dynamic Characteristics of Nonlinear Discrete Systems 1.7 Analyses of Linear Continuous Systems. 1.8 Analyses of Nonlinear Continuous Systems. 2. Elasticity. 2.1 Principles of Dynamics. 2.2 Strain--Displacement Relations. 2.3 Transformation of Strains and Stresses. 2.4 Stress--Strain Relations. 2.5 Governing Equations. 3. Strings and Cables. 3.1 Modeling of Taut Strings. 3.2 Reduction of String Model to Two Equations. 3.3 Nonlinear Response of Strings. 3.4 Modeling of Cables. 3.5 Reduction of Cable Model to Two Equations. 3.6 Natural…