{pdf} Non-Linear Theory of Elasticity and Optimal Design. How to build safe economical machines and structures How to build proven reliable physical theory Leah W. Ratner (Auth.)

Content:
Preface, Pages v-vi
Introduction, Pages 1-5
Prologue, Pages 7-9
Part I. – Principles and Methods of NLTE, Pages 11-73
United States Patent 5,654,900 (August 5, 1997) Method of and Apparatus for Optimization of Structures, Pages 75-90
Part II. – Linear Theory of Infinitesimal Deformations, Pages 91-106
Part III. – Optimization of Typical Structures, Pages 107-144
Part IV. – Further Discussions in the Theory of Elasticity, Pages 145-153
Part V. – Philosophy and Logic of Physical Theory, Pages 155-261
Bibliography, Pages 263-265
Subject Index, Pages 267-269