Structural and Stress Analysis: Theories, Tutorials and Examples

Summarising major concepts and key points, this book tests students knowledge of the principal theories in structural and stress analysis. Its main feature is helping students to understand the subject by asking and answering conceptual questions. Each chapter begins with a summary of key issues and relevant formulas. A key points review identifies important concepts which are essential for students understanding of the chapter. Numerical examples are used to illustrate these concepts and demonstrate the application of the formulas. A short discussion of the problem is provided before the solution is revealed to ensure that students know not only how but also why a formula should be used.iStructural and Stress Analysis is particularly useful for students preparing for exams. Working through these conceptual questions and reviewing the key points summarized in this book provides a structured approach to assess whether or not the subject has been understood and to identify the area where further revision is needed. It is also a useful reference for those who are taking an advanced structural and stress analysis course.Jianqiao Ye is currently a Reader of Structural and Materials Modelling at School of Civil Engineering, the University of Leeds, UK. He has been working as a university lecturer for over 25 years. His research is concerned with mathematical and computer modelling of structures and materials, and he has published extensively in these areas.Jianqiao Ye is the author of 'Structural and Stress Analysis: Theories, Tutorials and Examples', published 2008 under ISBN 9780415368650 and ISBN 0415368650.