TY - BOOK ID - 77942096 TI - Stability of structures : elastic, inelastic, fracture and damage theories AU - Bažant, Z. P. AU - Cedolin, Luigi. PY - 2010 SN - 1283144816 9786613144812 9814317047 9789814317047 9789814317023 9814317020 9789814317030 9814317039 PB - Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, DB - UniCat KW - Structural stability. KW - Structural analysis (Engineering) KW - Stability. KW - Dynamics KW - Mechanics KW - Motion KW - Vibration KW - Benjamin-Feir instability KW - Equilibrium KW - Architectural engineering KW - Engineering, Architectural KW - Structural mechanics KW - Structures, Theory of KW - Structural engineering KW - Stability of structures KW - Structures, Stability of KW - Stability KW - Safety factor in engineering KW - Structural failures KW - Structural stability UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:77942096 AB - A crucial element of structural and continuum mechanics, stability theory has limitless applications in civil, mechanical, aerospace, naval and nuclear engineering. This text of unparalleled scope presents a comprehensive exposition of the principles and applications of stability analysis. It has been proven as a text for introductory courses and various advanced courses for graduate students. It is also prized as an exhaustive reference for engineers and researchers. The authors' focus on understanding of the basic principles rather than excessive detailed solutions, and their treatment of ea ER -