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Theory of elastic stability - analysis and sensitivity
Luis A. Godoy, 2000

ISBN10: n/a    ISBN13: 9781560328575


This book gives a unified presentation of the field of stability. Buckling and post-buckling states are studied on the basis of total potential energy of structural systems. Emphasis is placed throughout the text on post- buckling analysis and behaviour. The sensitivity of buckling and post- buckling states to changes in design parameters is also discussed as well as changes due to imperfections and damage.