Advances in portfolio construction and implementation / / edited by Stephen Satchell, Alan Scowcroft |
Edizione | [1st edition] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Oxford, : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (384 p.) |
Disciplina | 332.6 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
SatchellStephen <1949->
ScowcroftAlan |
Collana | Butterworth-Heinemann finance |
Soggetto topico |
Portfolio management
Portfolio management - Mathematical models Investments |
ISBN |
1-280-96633-5
9786610966332 1-4175-0763-2 0-08-047184-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Advances in Portfolio Construction and Implementation; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Introduction; Chapter 1. A review of portfolio planning: models and systems; 1.1 Introduction and Overview; 1.2 Alternative Computational Models; 1.3 Symmetric and Asymmetric Measures of Risk; 1.4 Computational Models in Practice; 1.5 Preparation of Data: Financial Data Marts; 1.6 Solution Methods; 1.7 Computational Experience; 1.8 Discussions and Conclusions; 1.9 Appendix 1: Piecewise Linear Approximation of the Quadratic Form
1.10 Appendix 2: Comparative Computational Views of the Alternative ModelsReferences; Web References; Acknowledgements; Chapter 2. Generalized mean-variance analysis and robust portfolio diversification; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Generalized Mean-Variance Analysis; 2.3 The State Preference Theory Approach to Portfolio Construction; 2.4 Implementation and Simulation; 2.5 Conclusions and Suggested Further Work; References; Chapter 3. Portfolio construction from mandate to stock weight: a practitioner's perspective; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Allocating Tracking Error for Multiple Portfolio Funds 3.3 Tracking Errors for Arbitrary Portfolios3.4 Active CAPM, or How Far Should a Bet be Taken?; 3.5 Implementing Ideas in Real Stock Portfolios; 3.6 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4. Enhanced indexation; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Constructing a Consistent View; 4.3 Enhanced Indexing; 4.4 An Illustrative Example: Top-down or Bottom-up?; 4.5 Conclusions; 4.6 Appendix 1: Derivation of the Theil-Goldberger Mixed Estimator; 4.7 Appendix 2: Optimization; References; Notes; Chapter 5. Portfolio management under taxes; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Do Taxes Really Matter to Investors and Managers? 5.3 The Core Problems5.4 The State of the Art; 5.5 The Multi-Period Aspect; 5.6 Loss Harvesting; 5.7 After-Tax Benchmarks; 5.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 6. Using genetic algorithms to construct portfolios; 6.1 Limitations of Traditional Mean-Variance Portfolio Optimization; 6.2 Selecting a Method to Limit the Number of Securities in the Final Portfolio; 6.3 Practical Construction of a Genetic Algorithm-Based Optimizer; 6.4 Performance of Genetic Algorithm; 6.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 7. Near-uniformly distributed, stochastically generated portfolios 7.1 Introduction - A Tractable N-Dimensional Experimental Control7.2 Applications; 7.3 Dynamic Constraints; 7.4 Results from the Dynamic Constraints Algorithm; 7.5 Problems and Limitations with Dynamic Constraints Algorithm; 7.6 Improvements to the Distribution; 7.7 Results of the Dynamic Constraints with Local Density Control; 7.8 Conclusions; 7.9 Further Work; 7.10 Appendix 1: Review of Holding Distribution in Low Dimensions with Minimal Constraints; 7.11 Appendix 2: Probability Distribution of Holding Weight in Monte Carlo Portfolios in N Dimensions with Minimal Constraints 7.12 Appendix 3: The Effects of Simple Holding Constraints on Expected Distribution of Asset Holding Weights |
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Aerodynamics for engineering students [e-book] / E.L. Houghton and P.W. Carpenter |
Autore | Houghton, E. L. (Edward Lewis) |
Edizione | [5th ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2003 |
Descrizione fisica | xiv, 590 p. : ill. ; 25 cm |
Disciplina | 629.1323 |
Altri autori (Persone) | Carpenter, Peter William, 1942- |
Altri autori (Enti) | Elsevier Science Publishers |
Soggetto topico |
Aerodynamics
Airplanes - Design and construction |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
Formato | Risorse elettroniche ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Basic concepts and definitions -- Governing equations of fluid mechanics -- Potential flow -- Two-dimensional wing theory -- Finite wing theory -- Compressible flow -- Viscous flow and boundary layers -- Flow control and wing design -- Propellers and propulsion |
Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991003224429707536 |
Houghton, E. L. (Edward Lewis)
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Aeronautical engineer's data book [[electronic resource] /] / Clifford Matthews |
Autore | Matthews Clifford |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (282 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.13/002/12 |
Soggetto topico | Aeronautics |
ISBN |
1-281-04944-1
9786611049447 0-08-048828-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | ger |
Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Aeronautical Engineer's Data Book; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Chapter 1. Important regulations and directives; Chapter 2. Fundamental dimensions and units; 2.1 The Greek alphabet; 2.2 Units systems; 2.3 Conversions; 2.4 Consistency of units; 2.5 Foolproof conversions: using unity brackets; 2.6 Imperial-metric conversions; 2.7 Dimensional analysis; 2.8 Essential mathematics; 2.9 Useful references and standards; Chapter 3. Symbols and notations; 3.1 Parameters and constants; 3.2 Weights of gases; 3.3 Densities of liquids at 0°C
3.4 Notation: aerodynamics and fluid mechanics3.5 The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA); Chapter 4. Aeronautical definitions; 4.1 Forces and moments; 4.2 Basic aircraft terminology; 4.3 Helicopter terminology; 4.4 Common aviation terms; 4.5 Airspace terms; Chapter 5. Basic fluid mechanics; 5.1 Basic properties; 5.2 Flow equations; 5.3 Flow regimes; 5.4 Boundary layers; 5.5 Isentropic flow; 5.6 Compressible 1D flow; 5.7 Normal shock waves; 5.8 Axisymmetric flows; 5.9 Drag coefficients; Chapter 6. Basic aerodynamics; 6.1 General airfoil theory; 6.2 Airfoil coefficients 6.3 Pressure distributions6.4 Aerodynamic centre; 6.5 Centre of pressure; 6.6 Supersonic conditions; 6.7 Wing loading: semi-ellipse assumption; Chapter 7. Principles of flight dynamics; 7.1 Flight dynamics-conceptual breakdown; 7.2 Axes notation; 7.3 The generalized force equations; 7.4 The generalized moment equations; 7.5 Non-linear equations of motion; 7.6 The linearized equations of motion; 7.7 Stability; Chapter 8. Principles of propulsion; 8.1 Propellers; 8.2 The gas turbine engine: general principles; 8.3 Engine data lists; 8.4 Aero engine terminology; 8.5 Power ratings Chapter 9. Aircraft performance9.1 Aircraft roles and operational profile; 9.2 Aircraft range and endurance; 9.3 Aircraft design studies; 9.4 Aircraft noise; 9.5 Aircraft emissions; Chapter 10. Aircraft design and construction; 10.1 Basic design configuration; 10.2 Materials of construction; 10.3 Helicopter design; 10.4 Helicopter design studies; Chapter 11. Airport design and compatibility; 11.1 Basics of airport design; 11.2 Runway pavements; 11.3 Airport traffic data; 11.4 FAA-AAS Airport documents; 11.5 Worldwide airport geographical data; 11.6 Airport reference sources and bibliography Chapter 12. Basic mechanical design12.1 Engineering abbreviations; 12.2 Preferred numbers and preferred sizes; 12.3 Datums and tolerances-principles; 12.4 Toleranced dimensions; 12.5 Limits and fits; 12.6 Surface finish; 12.7 Computer aided engineering; Chapter 13. Reference sources; 13.1 Websites; 13.2 Fluid mechanics and aerodynamics; 13.3 Manufacturing/materials/structures; 13.4 Aircraft sizing/multidisciplinary design; 13.5 Helicopter technology; 13.6 Flying wings; 13.7 Noise; 13.8 Landing gear; 13.9 Aircraft operations; 13.10 Propulsion Appendix 1. Aerodynamic stability and control derivatives |
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Matthews Clifford
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Aeronautical engineer's data book / / Clifford Matthews |
Autore | Matthews Clifford |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (282 p.) |
Disciplina |
629.13/002/12
629.13 |
Soggetto topico | Aeronautics |
ISBN |
1-281-04944-1
9786611049447 0-08-048828-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | ger |
Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Aeronautical Engineer's Data Book; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Chapter 1. Important regulations and directives; Chapter 2. Fundamental dimensions and units; 2.1 The Greek alphabet; 2.2 Units systems; 2.3 Conversions; 2.4 Consistency of units; 2.5 Foolproof conversions: using unity brackets; 2.6 Imperial-metric conversions; 2.7 Dimensional analysis; 2.8 Essential mathematics; 2.9 Useful references and standards; Chapter 3. Symbols and notations; 3.1 Parameters and constants; 3.2 Weights of gases; 3.3 Densities of liquids at 0°C
3.4 Notation: aerodynamics and fluid mechanics3.5 The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA); Chapter 4. Aeronautical definitions; 4.1 Forces and moments; 4.2 Basic aircraft terminology; 4.3 Helicopter terminology; 4.4 Common aviation terms; 4.5 Airspace terms; Chapter 5. Basic fluid mechanics; 5.1 Basic properties; 5.2 Flow equations; 5.3 Flow regimes; 5.4 Boundary layers; 5.5 Isentropic flow; 5.6 Compressible 1D flow; 5.7 Normal shock waves; 5.8 Axisymmetric flows; 5.9 Drag coefficients; Chapter 6. Basic aerodynamics; 6.1 General airfoil theory; 6.2 Airfoil coefficients 6.3 Pressure distributions6.4 Aerodynamic centre; 6.5 Centre of pressure; 6.6 Supersonic conditions; 6.7 Wing loading: semi-ellipse assumption; Chapter 7. Principles of flight dynamics; 7.1 Flight dynamics-conceptual breakdown; 7.2 Axes notation; 7.3 The generalized force equations; 7.4 The generalized moment equations; 7.5 Non-linear equations of motion; 7.6 The linearized equations of motion; 7.7 Stability; Chapter 8. Principles of propulsion; 8.1 Propellers; 8.2 The gas turbine engine: general principles; 8.3 Engine data lists; 8.4 Aero engine terminology; 8.5 Power ratings Chapter 9. Aircraft performance9.1 Aircraft roles and operational profile; 9.2 Aircraft range and endurance; 9.3 Aircraft design studies; 9.4 Aircraft noise; 9.5 Aircraft emissions; Chapter 10. Aircraft design and construction; 10.1 Basic design configuration; 10.2 Materials of construction; 10.3 Helicopter design; 10.4 Helicopter design studies; Chapter 11. Airport design and compatibility; 11.1 Basics of airport design; 11.2 Runway pavements; 11.3 Airport traffic data; 11.4 FAA-AAS Airport documents; 11.5 Worldwide airport geographical data; 11.6 Airport reference sources and bibliography Chapter 12. Basic mechanical design12.1 Engineering abbreviations; 12.2 Preferred numbers and preferred sizes; 12.3 Datums and tolerances-principles; 12.4 Toleranced dimensions; 12.5 Limits and fits; 12.6 Surface finish; 12.7 Computer aided engineering; Chapter 13. Reference sources; 13.1 Websites; 13.2 Fluid mechanics and aerodynamics; 13.3 Manufacturing/materials/structures; 13.4 Aircraft sizing/multidisciplinary design; 13.5 Helicopter technology; 13.6 Flying wings; 13.7 Noise; 13.8 Landing gear; 13.9 Aircraft operations; 13.10 Propulsion Appendix 1. Aerodynamic stability and control derivatives |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825632203321 |
Matthews Clifford
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Aeronautical engineers' data book [[electronic resource] /] / Clifford Matthews |
Autore | Matthews Clifford |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (282 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.13/002/12 |
Soggetto topico | Aeronautics |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-281-04944-1
9786611049447 0-08-048828-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | ger |
Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Aeronautical Engineer's Data Book; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Chapter 1. Important regulations and directives; Chapter 2. Fundamental dimensions and units; 2.1 The Greek alphabet; 2.2 Units systems; 2.3 Conversions; 2.4 Consistency of units; 2.5 Foolproof conversions: using unity brackets; 2.6 Imperial-metric conversions; 2.7 Dimensional analysis; 2.8 Essential mathematics; 2.9 Useful references and standards; Chapter 3. Symbols and notations; 3.1 Parameters and constants; 3.2 Weights of gases; 3.3 Densities of liquids at 0°C
3.4 Notation: aerodynamics and fluid mechanics3.5 The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA); Chapter 4. Aeronautical definitions; 4.1 Forces and moments; 4.2 Basic aircraft terminology; 4.3 Helicopter terminology; 4.4 Common aviation terms; 4.5 Airspace terms; Chapter 5. Basic fluid mechanics; 5.1 Basic properties; 5.2 Flow equations; 5.3 Flow regimes; 5.4 Boundary layers; 5.5 Isentropic flow; 5.6 Compressible 1D flow; 5.7 Normal shock waves; 5.8 Axisymmetric flows; 5.9 Drag coefficients; Chapter 6. Basic aerodynamics; 6.1 General airfoil theory; 6.2 Airfoil coefficients 6.3 Pressure distributions6.4 Aerodynamic centre; 6.5 Centre of pressure; 6.6 Supersonic conditions; 6.7 Wing loading: semi-ellipse assumption; Chapter 7. Principles of flight dynamics; 7.1 Flight dynamics-conceptual breakdown; 7.2 Axes notation; 7.3 The generalized force equations; 7.4 The generalized moment equations; 7.5 Non-linear equations of motion; 7.6 The linearized equations of motion; 7.7 Stability; Chapter 8. Principles of propulsion; 8.1 Propellers; 8.2 The gas turbine engine: general principles; 8.3 Engine data lists; 8.4 Aero engine terminology; 8.5 Power ratings Chapter 9. Aircraft performance9.1 Aircraft roles and operational profile; 9.2 Aircraft range and endurance; 9.3 Aircraft design studies; 9.4 Aircraft noise; 9.5 Aircraft emissions; Chapter 10. Aircraft design and construction; 10.1 Basic design configuration; 10.2 Materials of construction; 10.3 Helicopter design; 10.4 Helicopter design studies; Chapter 11. Airport design and compatibility; 11.1 Basics of airport design; 11.2 Runway pavements; 11.3 Airport traffic data; 11.4 FAA-AAS Airport documents; 11.5 Worldwide airport geographical data; 11.6 Airport reference sources and bibliography Chapter 12. Basic mechanical design12.1 Engineering abbreviations; 12.2 Preferred numbers and preferred sizes; 12.3 Datums and tolerances-principles; 12.4 Toleranced dimensions; 12.5 Limits and fits; 12.6 Surface finish; 12.7 Computer aided engineering; Chapter 13. Reference sources; 13.1 Websites; 13.2 Fluid mechanics and aerodynamics; 13.3 Manufacturing/materials/structures; 13.4 Aircraft sizing/multidisciplinary design; 13.5 Helicopter technology; 13.6 Flying wings; 13.7 Noise; 13.8 Landing gear; 13.9 Aircraft operations; 13.10 Propulsion Appendix 1. Aerodynamic stability and control derivatives |
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Matthews Clifford
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Aeronautical engineers' data book [e-book] / Clifford Matthews. |
Autore | Matthews, Clifford |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | viii, 271 p. : ill. ; 19 x 9 cm |
Disciplina | 629.1300212 |
Soggetto topico | Aeronautics - Handbooks, manuals, etc |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
9780750651257
0750651253 |
Formato | Risorse elettroniche ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | ger |
Nota di contenuto | Important Regulations and Directives * Fundamental dimensions and units * Symbols and notations * Aeronautical definitions * Basic fluid mechanics * Basic aerodynamics * Principles of flight dynamics * Principles of propulsion * Aircraft performance * Aircraft design and construction * Airports * Basic mechanical design * Reference sources * Appendices: A Aerodynamics stability and control derivatives * B Aircraft response transfer functions * C Approximate expressions for dimensionless aerodynamic stability and control derivatives * D Compressible flow tables * E Shock wave data |
Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991003224489707536 |
Matthews, Clifford
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Air conditioning engineering [e-book] / W.P. Jones |
Autore | Jones, W. P. (William Peter), 1922- |
Edizione | [5th ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2001 |
Descrizione fisica | xiv, 513 p. : ill. ; 25 cm |
Disciplina | 697.93 |
Soggetto topico | Air conditioning |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
9780750650748
0750650745 |
Formato | Risorse elettroniche ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | The need for air conditioning * Fundamental properties of air and water vapour mixtures * The psychrometry of air conditioning processes * Comfort and inside design conditions * Climate and outside design conditions * The choice of supply design conditions * Heat gains from solar and other sources * Cooling load * The fundamentals of vapour compression refrigeration * Air cooler coils * The rejection of heat from condensers and cooling towers * Refrigeration plant * Automatic controls * Vapour absorption refrigeration * Airflow in ducts and fan performance * Ventilation and a decay equation * Filtration * Index |
Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991003217359707536 |
Jones, W. P. (William Peter), 1922-
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Air conditioning system design / / Roger Legg, retired, previously senior lecturer at London South Bank University |
Autore | Legg Roger |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2017 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xviii, 422 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Disciplina | 697.93 |
Collana | Gale eBooks |
Soggetto topico |
Air conditioning
Chilled beams (Air conditioning) Air ducts |
ISBN |
9780081020913 (e-book)
9780081011232 (pbk.) |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | 1. Properties of Humid Air -- 2. Air Conditioning Processes -- 3. Indoor Design Conditions -- 4. Outdoor Design Conditions -- 5. Room Heat Gains, Air Diffusion, and Flow Rates -- 6. All-Air Systems -- 7. Unitary Systems -- 8. Chilled Beams and Radiant Ceiling Systems -- 9. Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems -- 10. Humidifiers and Cooling Towers -- 11. Exhaust Air Heat Recovery -- 12. Air Filters -- 13. Fluid Flow: General Principles -- 14. Ducted Air Systems -- 15. Fans -- 16. Balancing Fluid Flow Systems -- 17. Control Dampers and Valves -- 18. Energy Consumption -- 19. Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance -- Appendix -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910297434203321 |
Legg Roger
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Aircraft design projects [e-book] : for engineering students / Lloyd R. Jenkinson, James F. Marchman III |
Autore | Jenkinson, Lloyd R. |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003 |
Descrizione fisica | xx, 371 p. : ill. ; 25 cm |
Disciplina | 629.1341 |
Altri autori (Persone) | Marchman, James F. |
Soggetto topico | Airplanes - Design and construction |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
9780750657723
0750657723 |
Formato | Risorse elettroniche ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Design methodology; Preliminary design; Introduction to the project studies; Project study - scheduled long-range business jet; Project study - military training system; Project study - electric-powered racing aircraft; Project study - advanced deep interdiction aircraft; Project study - high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) uninhabited aerial surveillance vehicle (UASV); Project study - a general aviation amphibian aircraft; Design organization and presentation; Appendices; Index |
Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991003225449707536 |
Jenkinson, Lloyd R.
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Aircraft structures for engineering students [[electronic resource] /] / T.H.G. Megson |
Autore | Megson T. H. G (Thomas Henry Gordon) |
Edizione | [4th ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; Burlington, MA, : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (825 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.134/31 |
Collana | Elsevier aerospace engineering series |
Soggetto topico | Airframes |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-281-05184-5
0-08-048831-5 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Aircraft Structures for engineering students; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Preface to Second Edition; Preface to Third Edition; Preface to Fourth Edition; Part A: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis; Section A1 Elasticity; Chapter 1 Basic elasticity; 1.1 Stress; 1.2 Notation for forces and stresses; 1.3 Equations of equilibrium; 1.4 Plane stress; 1.5 Boundary conditions; 1.6 Determination of stresses on inclined planes; 1.7 Principal stresses; 1.8 Mohr's circle of stress; 1.9 Strain; 1.10 Compatibility equations; 1.11 Plane strain
1.12 Determination of strains on inclined planes1.13 Principal strains; 1.14 Mohr's circle of strain; 1.15 Stress-strain relationships; 1.16 Experimental measurement of surface strains; References; Problems; Chapter 2 Two-dimensional problems in elasticity; 2.1 Two-dimensional problems; 2.2 Stress functions; 2.3 Inverse and semi-inverse methods; 2.4 St. Venant's principle; 2.5 Displacements; 2.6 Bending of an end-loaded cantilever; Reference; Problems; Chapter 3 Torsion of solid sections; 3.1 Prandtl stress function solution; 3.2 St. Venant warping function solution; 3.3 The membrane analogy 3.4 Torsion of a narrow rectangular stripReferences; Problems; Section A2 Virtual Work, Energy and Matrix Methods; Chapter 4 Virtual work and energy methods; 4.1 Work; 4.2 Principle of virtual work; 4.3 Applications of the principle of virtual work; References; Problems; Chapter 5 Energy methods; 5.1 Strain energy and complementary energy; 5.2 The principle of the stationary value of the total complementary energy; 5.3 Application to deflection problems; 5.4 Application to the solution of statically indeterminate systems; 5.5 Unit load method; 5.6 Flexibility method 5.7 Total potential energy5.8 The principle of the stationary value of the total potential energy; 5.9 Principle of superposition; 5.10 The reciprocal theorem; 5.11 Temperature effects; References; Further reading; Problems; Chapter 6 Matrix methods; 6.1 Notation; 6.2 Stiffness matrix for an elastic spring; 6.3 Stiffness matrix for two elastic springs in line; 6.4 Matrix analysis of pin-jointed frameworks; 6.5 Application to statically indeterminate frameworks; 6.6 Matrix analysis of space frames; 6.7 Stiffness matrix for a uniform beam; 6.8 Finite element method for continuum structures ReferencesFurther reading; Problems; Section A3 Thin Plate Theory; Chapter 7 Bending of thin plates; 7.1 Pure bending of thin plates; 7.2 Plates subjected to bending and twisting; 7.3 Plates subjected to a distributed transverse load; 7.4 Combined bending and in-plane loading of a thin rectangular plate; 7.5 Bending of thin plates having a small initial curvature; 7.6 Energy method for the bending of thin plates; References; Problems; Section A4 Structural Instability; Chapter 8 Columns; 8.1 Euler buckling of columns; 8.2 Inelastic buckling; 8.3 Effect of initial imperfections 8.4 Stability of beams under transverse and axial loads |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910457708403321 |
Megson T. H. G (Thomas Henry Gordon)
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