Knowledge of
structural stability theory is of paramount importance to the practicing
structural
engineer. In many instances, buckling is the primary consideration
in the design of various structural configurations. Because of this, formal
courses in
this important branch of
mechanics are available to students in Aerospace Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Engineering Science and Mechanics, and Mechanical
Engineering at many institutions of higher learning. This
book is intended to serve
as a text in such courses. The emphasis of the book is on the fundamental concepts
and on the methodology developed through the years to solve structural stability
problems.
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