Theory of Beam-Columns, Volume 2: Space Behavior and Design

This second volume of a two-volume work discusses systematically the complete theory of space beam-columns. The book presents principles and methods of analysis for beam-columns in space, which should be, the basis for structural design, and shows how these theories are applied for the solution of practical design problems. With the importance of the role of beam-columns in modern structures, this set of books will be invaluable to structural engineers, designers, specification writing bodies, and researchers. Key Features: Provides differential equations of beam-columns in space that are derived from general forms and are given in their corresponding elastic solutions, Covers the plastic behavior of cross sections, strain hardening, elastic unloadings, and various numerical solution methods, Includes design problems of plastic beam-columns in space that are solved applying various numerical methods: approximate deflection method, influence coefficient method, and others.

About the Author:
Dr. Wai-Fah Chen is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and an Honorary member of the American Society of Civil Engineers

About the Author:
Dr. Toshio Atsuta was previously the Vice President of the New Industry Research Organization, Kobe, Japan