Stresses in Beams, Plates, and Shells

Noted for its practical, student-friendly approach to graduate-level mechanics, this volume is considered one of the top references-for students or professioals-on the subject of elasticity and stress in construction. The author presents many examples and applications to review and support several foundational concepts. The more advanced concepts i

FUNDAMENTALS: Basic Concepts. Stress Analysis of Simple Members. PLATES: Elements of Plate-Bending Theory. Circular Plates. Rectangular Plates. Plates of Various Geometrical Forms. Numerical Methods. Anisotropic Plates. Plates Under Combined Lateral and In-Plane Loads. Large Deflections of Plates. Thermal Stresses in Plates. SHELLS: Membrane Stresses in Shells. Bending Stresses in Shells. Applications to Pipes, Tanks, and Pressure Vessels. Cylindrical Shells under General Loads. Appendices. Tables. Answers to Selected Problems. Name Index. Subject Index.