Mechanics of Aero-structures

Mechanics Of Aero-Structures Is A Concise Textbook For Students Of Aircraft Structures Which Covers Aircraft Loads And Maneuvers 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 The Students'' Facility With Structural Analysis. This Textbook Is Meant For Third- And Fourth-Year Undergraduate Students In The Aerospace And Aeronautical Engineering Programs And The Material Included Can Be Covered In A One Semester Course. A Sufficient Number Of Figures Are Included For The Clarity Of The Subject Matter. The Book Begins With A Description Of Aerodynamic Loads To Motivate Students And Includes An In-Depth Description Of Energy Methods - An Essential Topic.