Computation of Nonlinear Structures

<p>Comprehensively introduces linear and nonlinear structural analysis through mesh generation, solid mechanics and a new numerical methodology called c-type finite element method<b><br /><br /></b></p> <ul> <li>Takes a self-contained approach of including all the essential background materials such as differential geometry, mesh generation, tensor analysis with particular elaboration on rotation tensor, finite element methodology and numerical analysis for a thorough understanding of the topics</li> <li>Presents for the first time in closed form the <i>geometric stiffness</i>, the <i>mass</i>, the <i>gyroscopic damping</i> and the <i>centrifugal stiffness</i> matrices for beams, plates and shells</li> <li>Includes numerous examples and exercises</li> <li>Presents solutions for locking problems</li> </ul>