Structural Modelling and Calculus
An Introduction

Provides the main topics used for the calculus of structures. The main aspects of practical modelling are detailed, and numerous cases are exposed. This book is of interest to researchers and practitioners.

This book provides, in an original form, the main topics now used for the calculus of structures. Its main feature consists in establishing a link between the traditional approach on the strength of materials and the present finite element method. The main aspects of practical modelling are detailed, and numerous cases are exposed. Abstract formalism has been deliberately avoided. The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners.

1. Basics of elastic behaviour
2. Energy approach for the structural behaviour of structures
3. Structure discretization in finite elements
4. Applications: Discretization of common structures
5. Other kinds of finite elements
6. Concepts of structural dynamics with finite elements
7. Dimensioning criteria
8. Modelling: Practical aspects
9. Behaviour of straight beams
10. Complements on elasticity
11. Dimensioning of structural bonding.