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1. Introduction
2. Participate
3. Part I - Theory
4. Part II - Application
5. References
6. The Contributors
7. Book Map

[edit] Introduction

The aim of this work is to present a rich discussion of the various aspects of modern structural analysis, ranging from elementary continuum mechanics theory to advanced analysis using open-source software. The text is geared towards practical engineering problems and attempts to cover all essential analysis considerations present in the daily work of the experienced professional.

The content is divided in two main parts: Part I - Theory, and Part II - Application. The idea is that Part I provides the foundation for the analysis described in Part II. Ideally, all the reasoning described in Part II should stem from and refer to statements in Part I.

The work may refer to any high-quality open-source software, but preferably the programs included in the default CAE Linux package. Commercial tools are not be incorporated unless the information is of exceptional interest to the community of open-source software users and no open-source alternative exists.

This Wikibook was initiated in the summer of 2009.

[edit] Participate

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