Stress, Strain, and Structural Dynamics

Stress, Strain, and Structural Dynamics, Second Edition is the definitive reference to statics and dynamics of solids and structures, including mechanics of materials, structural mechanics, elasticity, rigid-body dynamics, vibrations, structural dynamics, and structural controls. The book integrates the development of fundamental theories, formulas, and mathematical models with user-friendly interactive computer programs, written in MATLAB. This unique merger of technical reference and interactive computing provides instant solutions to a variety of engineering problems, and in-depth exploration of the physics of deformation, stress and motion by analysis, simulation, graphics, and animation.The 2nd edition has been updated to include coverage of new topics such as static analysis of space trusses and frames, vibration analysis of plane trusses and frames, and transfer function formulation of vibrating systems, among others. Additionally, in order to make the book more user-friendly, all the MATLAB toolboxes have been updated with many new MATLAB functions added allowing for expanded computational capabilities. This new edition also features a new function, "FnInfo", in each toolbox, which enables users to quickly learn how to use the toolbox in computation without have to constantly refer to the book. Combines knowledge of solid mechanics with relevant mathematical physics offering viable solution schemes Covers new topics such as static analysis of space trusses and frames, vibration analysis of plane trusses and frames, transfer function formulation of vibrating systems, and more Empowers readers to better integrate and understand the physical principles of classical mechanics, the applied mathematics of solid mechanics, and computer methods Companion website features Matlab exercises for solving a wide range of complex engineering analytical problems using closed-solution methods to test against numerical and other open-ended methods