Mechanics Of Composite Structures [Hardcover]

This book compiles techniques used to analyze composite structural elements ranging from beams through plates to stiffened shells. The content is suitable for graduate-level students with a basic background in mechanics of composite materials. Moreover, this book will be placed in an active spot on the bookshelves of composite structures designers as well as researchers.INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Fibers
Matrix Materials
Structural Features and Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials
Elastic Properties of Composite Ply
Elastic Properties of Angle-Ply Laminate

EQUATIONS OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURE MECHANICS
Equations of the Elasticity of Theory for an Orthotropic Medium in Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates
Preliminary Analysis - Basic Assumptions
Equations of Engineering Mechanics for Thin-Walled Composite Structures
General and Simplified Forms of Governing Equations and Boundary Conditions
Composite Structures of Variable Thickness
Hygrothermal Effects
Nonlinear Stress-Strain Behavior of Composite Materials
Geometric Nonlinearity
Buckling
Dynamic Response

COMPOSITE BEAMS, COLUMNS, AND RINGS
Governing Equations for Laminated Beams
Lateral Bending
Buckling Under Axial Compression
Dynamic Behaviour
Circular Rings

THIN-WALLED BEAMS
Single-Cell Beams
Beams with Open Cross-Section Contour
Analysis of Thin-Walled Beams with Multi-Cell Cross-Section Contour

COMPOSITE PANELS AND PLATES
Equations of the Theory of Laminated Plates
Symmetrically Laminated Panels
Generally Laminated Plates
Axisymmetric Deformation of Circular Plates and Disks

CIRCULAR CYLINDRICAL SHELLS
Equations of the Theory of Circular Cylindrical Orthotropic Shells
Circular Cylindrical Shells with Stress-Strain State Independent of Longitul#,