Description
Book SynopsisMechanics of Aero-structures is a concise textbook for students of aircraft structures, which covers aircraft loads, torsion and bending of single cell, multi-cell and open thin-walled structures. Static structural stability, energy methods, and aero-elastic instability are discussed. Examples and exercises are included to enhance the students' facility with structural analysis.
Trade Review'This book has been written with the intention of providing a concise text on the mechanics of aircraft structures for third and fourth year undergraduate students studying in aerospace and aeronautical engineering. The book is nicely presented and is well illustrated. It includes several worked examples to outline the application of the theoretical analyses procedures developed in the various chapters of the book and provides numerous exercises to be carried out by the student to enhance and facilitate the students' knowledge and understanding of how the structural systems work. The book provides an online resource which gives solutions to the student exercises. This is password protected for lecturers who will use the book to teach aero-structures.' Joe Loughlan, The Aeronautical Journal
Table of Contents1. Aircraft structural components and loads; 2. Elements of elasticity; 3. Energy methods; 4. Torsion; 5. Bending; 6. Stability of structures; 7. Failure theories.
