Introduction to Aerospace Structural Analysis [Paperback]

This text provides students who have had statics and introductory strength of materials with the necessary tools to perform stress analysis on aerospace structures such as wings, tails, fuselages, and space frames. It progresses from introductory continuum mechanics through strength of materials of thin-walled structures to energy methods, culminating in an introductory chapter on the powerful finite element method.The Structural Design Concept.

Mechanics of Aerospace Structures.

Constitution of Aerospace Materials.

Theory and Analysis of Aerospace Beams.

Work and Energy Principles.

Deformation and Force Analysis of Aerospace Structures.

Introduction to Finite Element Stiffness Method.

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