Stability Analysis and Design of Structures

by M.L. Gambhir

1 Introduction.- 2 Basic Principles.- 3 Rigid-Body Assemblages.- 4 Buckling of Axially Loaded Members (Columns).- 5 Stability Analysis of Beam-Columns.- 6 Stability Analysis of Frames.- 7 Buckling of Members Having Open Sections.- 8 Elastic Buckling of Thin Flat Plates.- 9 Stability Analysis of Arches, Rings and Shells.- 10 Inelastic Buckling of Structures.- 11 Structural Design For Stability Of Members.- Appendix Stability Functions.- A.1 Stability Functions for Compression Members.- A.2 Stability Functions for Tension Members.- A.3 Stability Magnification Factors for Members with Lateral Load.- Appendix Effective Length of Stepped and Multiple Level Load Columns.- Appendix Mathematical Essentials.- C.1 Linear Differential Equations.- C.2 Bessel Functions.- C.3 Fourier Series.- Appendix General References.

552 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

About the author

Murari Lal Gambhir