IntroductionA Motivating Example: Remodeling an Underwater StructureNewton's Laws: The First Principles of MechanicsEquilibriumDefinition of a ContinuumSome Mathematical Basics: Scalars and VectorsProblem-solvingExamplesStrain and Stress in One DimensionKinematics: StrainThe Method of Sections and StressStress-Strain RelationshipsLimiting BehaviorEquilibriumStress in Axially Loaded BarsDeformation of Axially Loaded BarsEquilibrium of an Axially Loaded BarStatically Indeterminate BarsThermal EffectsSaint-Venant's Principle and Stress ConcentrationsStrain Energy in One DimensionProperties of Eng. Read more...
Abstract: IntroductionA Motivating Example: Remodeling an Underwater StructureNewton's Laws: The First Principles of MechanicsEquilibriumDefinition of a ContinuumSome Mathematical Basics: Scalars and VectorsProblem-solvingExamplesStrain and Stress in One DimensionKinematics: StrainThe Method of Sections and StressStress-Strain RelationshipsLimiting BehaviorEquilibriumStress in Axially Loaded BarsDeformation of Axially Loaded BarsEquilibrium of an Axially Loaded BarStatically Indeterminate BarsThermal EffectsSaint-Venant's Principle and Stress ConcentrationsStrain Energy in One DimensionProperties of Eng
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Contents
Preface
Authors
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Strain and Stress in One Dimension
Chapter 3 Case Study 1: Collapse of the Kansas City Hyatt RegencyWalkways
Chapter 4 Strain and Stress in Higher Dimensions
Chapter 5 Applying Strain and Stress in Multiple Dimensions
Chapter 6 Case Study 2: Pressure Vessels
Chapter 7 Beams
Chapter 8 Case Study 3: Physiological Levers and Repairs
Chapter 9 Beam Deflections
Chapter 10 Case Study 4: Truss- Braced AirplaneWings
Chapter 11 Instability: Column Buckling
Chapter 12 Case Study 5: Hartford Civic Arena Chapter 13 Connecting Solid and Fluid MechanicsChapter 14 Case Study 6: Mechanics of Biomaterials
Chapter 15 Case Study 7: Engineered Composite Materials
Chapter 16 Fluid Statics
Chapter 17 Case Study 8: St. Francis Dam
Chapter 18 Fluid Dynamics: Governing Equations
Chapter 19 Case Study 9: China's Three Gorges Dam,
Chapter 20 Fluid Dynamics: Applications
Chapter 21 Case Study 10: Living with Water, and the Role of Technological Culture
Chapter 22 Solid Dynamics: Governing Equations
References
Appendix A: Second Moments of Area
Appendix B: A Quick Look at the del Operator Appendix C: Property TablesAppendix D: All the Equations
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