This book provides, in an original form, the main topics now used for the modeling and dimensioning of structures. Its main feature consists of establishing a link between the traditional approach to material strength and the current finite element method. The main aspects of practical modeling are detailed, and numerous cases are covered. Abstract formalism […]
This book provides, in an original form, the main topics now used for the modeling and dimensioning of structures. Its main feature consists of establishing a link between the traditional approach to material strength and the current finite element method. The main aspects of practical modeling are detailed, and numerous cases are covered. Abstract formalism has been deliberately avoided. The main practical results obtained at each stage are synthesized systematically in the form of summarized tables. Formalism and notations are kept to a minimum. This book will be of interest to researchers and design practitioners, as well as those not intending to continue the study of the mechanics of continuous media, but who need to know the basic elements of the dimensioning of structures.