Nonlinear Structural Engineering: With Unique Theories and Methods to Solve Effectively Complex Nonlinear Problems - Softcover

From the reviews:

"This book concentrates on nonlinear static and dynamic analyses of structural beam components that are widely used in everyday engineering applications. ... The material included in this book provides a good start in understanding and comprehending important aspects of nonlinear analysis. Each topic is explained in detail with many examples and illustrations. ... The theories and methods are general, and they can be used successfully in many areas of engineering ... . can be used as a textbook for a course on nonlinear structural engineering." (Girish Ramaiah, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1102 (4), 2007)

"A successful attempt aiming to concentrate on the nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of structures and structural components that are widely used in everyday engineering applications. ... For advanced students, practitioners, researchers in solid mechanics, civil, mechanical, and aeronautical engineering, this is an important book on current concerns of nonlinear structural engineering, a pleasure and an education to read. ... each subject in the book is explained in detail with many examples and illustrations." (Current Engineering Practice, 2007)

This book concentrates on the nonlinear static and dynamic analysis of structures and structural components that are widely used in everyday engineering applications. It presents unique methods for nonlinear problems which permits the correct usage of powerful linear methods. Every topic is thoroughly explained and includes numerical examples. The new concepts, theories and methods introduced simplify the solution of the complex nonlinear problems.