Nonlinear Beam and Cable Mechanics in Engineering Applications

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The book presents a comprehensive formulation of nonlinear models for elastic and visco-elastic one-dimensional continuous structures, including beams and cables. It explores various model complexities, such as straight and curved configurations, and examines different properties like extensibility and prestressing. The authors address typical engineering challenges through both perturbation and numerical methods, focusing on aspects such as bifurcation, stability, and nonlinear dynamics, including aeroelasticity under various loading conditions.