Computational Statics and Dynamics

Provides essential guidance to ensure students' success in mechanics courses

Shows students how to apply their fundamental knowledge

Includes over 80 calculation exercises with brief solutions for each

Provides essential guidance to ensure students' success in mechanics courses Test your knowledge with questions and answers about the book in the Springer Nature Flashcards app Features over 80 calculation exercises with brief solutions for each

Auteur

Andreas Öchsner is a Full Professor of Lightweight Design and Structural Simulation at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany. After completing his Dipl.-Ing. degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Stuttgart (1997), he served as a research and teaching assistant at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg from 1997 to 2003 while pursuing his Doctor of Engineering Sciences (Dr.-Ing.) degree. From 2003 to 2006, he was an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Head of the Cellular Metals Group affiliated with the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He spent seven years (20072013) as a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Mechanics, Technical University of Malaysia, where he was also Head of the Advanced Materials and Structure Lab. From 2014 to 2017 he was a Full Professor at the School of Engineering, Griffith University, Australia and Leader of the Mechanical Engineering Program (Head of Discipline and Program Director).

Contenu
Introduction to the Finite Element Method.- Rods and Trusses.- Euler-Bernoulli Beams and Frames.- Timoshenko Beams.- Plane Elements.- Classical Plate Elements.- Three-Dimensional Elements.- Principles of Linear Dynamics.- Integration Methods for Transient Problems.- Appendix A: Mathematics.- Appendix B: Mechanics.- Appendix C: Units and Conversion.- Appendix D: Summary of Stiffness Matrices.