Stresses in Beams, Plates and Shells, 3rd Edition

Noted for its practical, student-friendly approach to graduate-level mechanics, this volume is considered one of the top references—for students or professioals—on the subject of elasticity and stress in construction. The author presents many examples and applications to review and support several foundational concepts. The more advanced concepts in elasticity and stress are analyzed and introduced gradually, accompanied by even more examples and engineering applications in addition to numerous illustrations.Chapter problems are carefully arranged from the basic to the more challenging. Newer computer methods, including FEA and computational/equation-solving software, are covered in the book, and in many cases, classical approaches and numerical/computer approaches are both presented.

Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Symbols

PART 1 : FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1 : Basic Concepts
Chapter 2 : Stress Analysis of Simple Members

PART 2 : PLATES
Chapter 3 : Elements of Plate-Bending Theory
Chapter 4 : Circular Plates
Chapter 5 : Rectangular Plates
Chapter 6 : Plates of Various Geometrical Forms
Chapter 7 : Numerical Methods
Chapter 8 : Anisotropic Plates
Chapter 9 : Plates Under Combined Lateral and In-Plane Loads
Chapter 10 : Large Deflections of Plates
Chapter 11 : Thermal Stresses in Plates

PART 3 : SHELLS
Chapter 12 : Membrane Stresses in Shells
Chapter 13 : Bending Stresses in Shells
Chapter 14 : Applications to Pipes, Tanks, and Pressure Vessels
Chapter 15 : Cylindrical Shells under General Loads
Appendix

Index