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Structural Mechanics with a Pen

A Guide to Solve Finite Difference Problems

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  • Introduces the ?finite difference method base on one-dimensional structural members, i.e. rods/bars and beams

  • Offers methodical understanding of important subject areas in structural mechanics

  • Explains the mathematical description simple and clear

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Idea and Derivation of the Method

    • Andreas Öchsner
    Pages 1-9
  3. Investigation of Rods in the Elastic Range

    • Andreas Öchsner
    Pages 11-36
  4. Answers to Supplementary Problems

    • Andreas Öchsner
    Pages 115-150
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 151-160

About this book

This book is focused on the introduction of the finite difference method based on the classical one-dimensional structural members, i.e., rods/bars and beams. It is the goal to provide a first introduction to the manifold aspects of the finite difference method and to enable the reader to get a methodical understanding of important subject areas in structural mechanics. The reader learns to understand the assumptions and derivations of different structural members. Furthermore, she/he learns to critically evaluate possibilities and limitations of the finite difference method. Additional comprehensive mathematical descriptions, which solely result from advanced illustrations for two- or three-dimensional problems, are omitted. Hence, the mathematical description largely remains simple and clear.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Esslingen University Applied Sciences, Esslingen am Neckar, Germany

    Andreas Öchsner

About the author

Andreas Öchsner is Full Professor of Lightweight Design and Structural Simulation at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany. After completing his Dipl.-Ing. degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Stuttgart (1997), he served as a research and teaching assistant at the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg from 1997 to 2003 while pursuing his Doctor of Engineering Sciences (Dr.-Ing.) degree. From 2003 to 2006, he was Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Head of the Cellular Metals Group affiliated with the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He spent seven years (2007–2013) as Full Professor at the Department of Applied Mechanics, Technical University of Malaysia, where he was also Head of the Advanced Materials and Structure Lab. From 2014 to 2017, he was Full Professor at the School of Engineering, Griffith University, Australia, and Leader of the Mechanical Engineering Program (Head of Discipline and Program Director).

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Structural Mechanics with a Pen

  • Book Subtitle: A Guide to Solve Finite Difference Problems

  • Authors: Andreas Öchsner

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65892-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-65891-5Published: 10 February 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-65894-6Published: 10 February 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-65892-2Published: 09 February 2021

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 160

  • Number of Illustrations: 47 b/w illustrations, 105 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Classical and Continuum Physics, Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis, Solid Mechanics

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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