Mechanics of Aero-structures is a concise textbook for students of aircraft structures, which covers aircraft loads and maneuvers, as well as torsion and bending of single cell, multi-cell, and open thin-walled structures. Static structural stability, energy methods, and aero-elastic instability are discussed. Numerous examples and exercises are included to enhance students' facility with structural analysis. This well-illustrated textbook is meant for third- and fourth-year undergraduate students in aerospace and aeronautical engineering programs. The material included can be covered in a one semester course. Key Features Include: - Torsion and bending of single cell, multi-cell, and open sections are described in detail. - Aerodynamic loads, maneuvers, and elementary aero-elastic stability are included. - The book begins with a description of the aerodynamics loads to motivate the students. - Includes an in-depth description of energy methods, an essential topic.
Author: Sudhakar Nair Publisher: Cambridge University Press Published: 06/17/2015 Pages: 193 Binding Type: Hardcover Weight: 0.65lbs Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.60d ISBN: 9781107075771
About the Author Nair, Sudhakar: - Sudhakar Nair has taught aircraft structures for over 30 years at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a Fellow of ASME, Associate Fellow of AIAA, Member of ASEE, Sigma Xi, as well as Tau Beta Pi. He has authored numerous articles on structural mechanics and applied mathematics and is the author of two previous textbooks Introduction to Continuum Mechanics and Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics for Engineering and Physical Sciences. He was Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Department Chair and Chair of the Faculty Council at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He received the Barnett award for the best teacher and a special commendation from the AIAA student chapter at IIT.
