Advances in Computational Stability Analysis

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InTeOp, 2012. - 140 p. ISBN: 9535106739 9789535106739This book is intended to present state-of-the art in the stability analysis and to bring a number of researches together exposing the advances in the field. It consists of original and innovative research studies exhibiting various investigation directions.Stability is a basic concern in both design and analysis of load-carrying systems and constitutes a major topic in the field of engineering science and mechanics. Since structural instability may lead to catastrophic failure of engineering structures, stability requirements must be satisfied besides requirements related to material failure.Contents PrefaceDealing with Imperfection Sensitivity of Composite Structures Prone to BucklingStability, Dynamic and Aeroelastic Optimization of Functionally Graded Composite StructuresVibration Method in Stability Analysis of Planar Constrained ElasticaAdvanced Analysis of Space Steel FramesAnalytical, Numerical and Experimental Studies on Stability of Three-Segment Compression Members with Pinned EndsElastic Stability Analysis of Euler Columns Using Analytical Approximate Techniques