Probabilistic Theory Of Structures (dover Civil And Mechanical Engineering)
by Isaac Elishakoff /
1999 / English / PDF
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Practicing engineers and students of aeronautic and applied
mechanics will develop a solid conceptual background in the
theory of structures with this easy-to-understand
introduction to probabilistic methods. No previous knowledge
of the theory of probability and random processes is
required.
Practicing engineers and students of aeronautic and applied
mechanics will develop a solid conceptual background in the
theory of structures with this easy-to-understand
introduction to probabilistic methods. No previous knowledge
of the theory of probability and random processes is
required.
The text/reference provides a thorough overview, starting
with elements of the theory of probability from two or more
random variables and proceeding to an examination of the
reliability of such multivariable structures. Further, it
introduces the theory of random function, focusing on random
vibration of single- and multi-degree-of freedom structures
and continuous systems, and presents the Monte Carlo method
for treating problems incapable of exact solution.
The text/reference provides a thorough overview, starting
with elements of the theory of probability from two or more
random variables and proceeding to an examination of the
reliability of such multivariable structures. Further, it
introduces the theory of random function, focusing on random
vibration of single- and multi-degree-of freedom structures
and continuous systems, and presents the Monte Carlo method
for treating problems incapable of exact solution.
Chapters 1 through 7 are suitable for a one-semester,
first-level undergraduate course, while the material in
chapters 8 through 11 is appropriate for the analytically
minded senior and graduate student. The text can also be used
for a graduate course on random vibration and buckling and as
a reference by practicing engineers and research workers.
Numerous examples, with illustrative figures, clarify the
well-written text; and many exercises are provided with each
chapter to facilitate the reader's grasp of the subject.
Chapters 1 through 7 are suitable for a one-semester,
first-level undergraduate course, while the material in
chapters 8 through 11 is appropriate for the analytically
minded senior and graduate student. The text can also be used
for a graduate course on random vibration and buckling and as
a reference by practicing engineers and research workers.
Numerous examples, with illustrative figures, clarify the
well-written text; and many exercises are provided with each
chapter to facilitate the reader's grasp of the subject.