Sun C. Mechanics of Aircraft Structures 3ed 2021

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The newly revised Third Edition of Mechanics of Aircraft Structures delivers a combination of the fundamentals of aircraft structure with an overview of new materials in the industry and a collection of rigorous analysis tools into a single one-stop resource. Perfect for a one-semester introductory course in structural mechanics and aerospace engineering, the distinguished authors have created a textbook that is also ideal for mechanical or aerospace engineers who wish to stay updated on recent advances in the industry.The new edition contains new problems and worked examples in each chapter and improves student accessibility. A new chapter on aircraft loads and new material on elasticity and structural idealization form part of the expanded content in the book.Perfect for senior undergraduate and graduate students in aerospace engineering, Mechanics of Aircraft Structures will also earn a place in the libraries of aerospace engineers seeking a one-stop reference to solidify their understanding of the fundamentals of aircraft structures and discover an overview of new materials in the field.
Characteristics of Aircraft Structures and Materials
Loads on Aircraft Structures
Introduction to Elasticity
Torsion
Bending and Flexural Shear
Flexural Shear Flow in Thin‐Walled Sections
Failure Criteria for Isotropic Materials
Elastic Buckling
Analysis of Composite Laminates