Wiley Buckling Experiments: Experimental Methods in Buckling of Thin-Walled Structures, Volume 1: Basic Concepts, Columns, Beams and Plates: 0001 (Buckling Experiments, Volume 1)

Written by eminent researchers and renown authors of numerous publications in the buckling structures field. Deals with experimental investigation in the industry. Covers the conventional and more unconventional methods for testing for a wide variety of structures. Various parameters which may influence the test results are systemically highlighted including, imperfections, boundary conditions, loading conditions as well as the effects of holes and cut-outs.