James F. Doyle Bücher

Focusing on the elastic stability of thin-walled structures, this book tackles the complexities of nonlinear behavior in structural engineering. It introduces a novel spectral analysis approach to link shape and stiffness changes, enhancing understanding of nonlinear deformations. Professor Doyle provides tailored computer procedures that augment finite element methods, applicable to various structural issues. Detailed explorations of fundamental problems, including buckling of columns and cylindrical shells, make it an essential resource for structural engineers and computational mechanics researchers.

The third edition focuses on spectral analysis for wave propagation and transient oscillations in structures, offering updated and enhanced content throughout. It features a revised approach to curved plate and cylinder problems for accurate spectral analysis and integrates finite element methods to address high-frequency challenges. A new chapter explores waves in periodic and discretized structures, with examples from phononic materials, meta-materials, and atomic systems, providing a comprehensive resource for advanced study in this field.