Structural Plasticity Theory, Problems, and CAE Software [Paperback]

This book is designed for use as a supplement to the textbook Plasticity for Structural Engineers by W.F. Chen and D.J. Han (Springer-Verlag, 1988) or other plasticity texts. The purpose is to help students and structural engineers learn and practice how to solve typical engineering plasticity problems in general and, more importantly, how to use computers to solve plasticity problems in structural engineering in particular. To this end, specific numerical algorithms in the computer software implementation of the theory together with actual code development are given. A number of solved and supplementary problems are provided, as well as two computer-aided-education (CAE) programs, to enhance the students' understanding of these subjects.This book is designed for use as a supplement to the textbook Plasticity for Structural Engineers by W.F. Chen and D.J. Han (Springer-Verlag, 1988) or other plasticity texts. The purpose is to help students and structural engineers learn and practice how to solve typical engineering plasticity problems in general and, more importantly, how to use computers to solve plasticity problems in structural engineering in particular. To this end, specific numerical algorithms in the computer software implementation of the theory together with actual code development are given. A number of solved and supplementary problems are provided, as well as two computer-aided-education (CAE) programs, to enhance the students' understanding of these subjects.1 One-Dimensional Stress-Strain Analysis.- 1.1 Uniaxial Behaviors.- 1.2 Basic Relations.- 1.3 Idealized Stress-Strain Relationships.- 1.4 Hardening Rules.- 1.5 Stress-Strain Response Problems.- 1.6 Fixed-End Bar Problems.- 1.7 Stepped and Tapped Bar Problems.- 1.8 Three-Bar Structure Problems.- 1.9 Three-Bar Truss Problems.- 2 One-Dimensional Stress-Strain Analysis Software.- 2.1 Formulation of PLASTIC1.- 2.2 Algorithms.- 2.3 Implementation of PLASTIC1.- 2.4 Users Manual of PLASTICI.- 2.5 ProbllÓï