Stability of Structures Elastic, Inelastic, Fracture, and Damage Theories

Z. P Bazant, Luigi Cedolin

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Publisher's Synopsis

This postgraduate textbook and reference for practising engineers and scientists covers subjects relevant to civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering, as well as materials science. Topics discussed include modern stability problems of fracture and damage, as well as thermodynamic principles of the stability of irreversible systems. Reflecting recent research results in catastrophe theory, the book also includes material on non-elastic stability.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780195055290
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	01 Apr 1991
DEWEY:	624.17
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	984
Weight:	1674g
Height:	230mm
Width:	160mm
Spine width:	55mm