Non-linear theory of elasticity and optimal design : how to build safe economical machines and structures : how to build proven reliable physical theory /: how to build safe economical machines and structures : how to build proven reliable physical theory. ([date of publication not identified])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Leah W. Ratner.
• Authors: Ratner, Leah W
• Contents: Introduction; Prologue; PART I; Developing the reliable theory for optimal structure; The practical problems; Foundation of Non-Linear Theory of Elasticity; Comparative analysis of the linear and non-linear theories; Devising Non-linear Theory of Elasticity; Principles of Logic in NLTE; Method of Optimal Structural Design; On Mathematics in Physics; On The Nature of Limit of Elasticity; On The Nature of Proof in Physical Theory; History of Theory of Elasticity; On The Principles of Non-Linear Theory; Appendix I. ; Method of and Apparatus for Optimization of Structures (US Patent Specification); Notations; PART II; Linear theory of infinitesimal deformations; The principles of LTE; Stress; Deformation; Hooke's law; Geometric characteristics; Combination of stresses; PART III; Optimization of the typical structures; Introduction; Tension/Compression. ; Torsion; Bending; Combined Stresses; Continuous Beams; Elastic Stability of Thin Shells; Elastic Stability of Plates; Dynamic Stresses; Testing Materials; Appendix II; Tables for Optimal Design of the Typical Beams; Tables for Optimal Design of Shafts. ; Tables for Optimal Design of Plates; PART IV; Further discussions in the theory of elasticity; Graph Analysis; Geometrical Models of Physical Functions; The Equation of Elastic Line and NLTE; Part V; Philosophy and Logic of Physical Theory; Philosophical Background of the Non-Linear Theory of Elasticity; Logic and Physical Theory; Role of logic in science; General argument; The rules of logic; Logic of construction Non-Linear Theory of Elasticity; The definitive logic; It is possible to prove a physical theory; Notes on Logic; The commentaries on "Preface to Logic" by Morris R. Cohen; The commentaries on "An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science" by Rudolf Carnap; Definition of Scientific Law. ; Induction; Concepts in Science; Measurement; Geometry and a theory; Kant's synthetic a priori; Notes on methodology of science; On nature of a scientific theory; The theory of elasticity as an organized knowledge; Flow-Chart Diagram; Logical structure of Non-Linear Theory of Elasticity; Logic in mathematics; On explanation of a physical theory; Inferential conception of explanation; The causal conception of scientific explanation; Theory and observation; Validation of scientific theory; Justificationism; Falsificationism; Conventionalism; The testing paradigm of scientific inference; In summary; On the logic of truth-function; On the logic of classes; Conclusion; Bibliography; Subject Index;
• Publisher Details: New York : Elsevier
• Publication Date: [date of publication not identified]
• Copyright Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 531.382; Elastic analysis (Engineering); Structural design; Structural optimization
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080537603
• Related ISBNs: 008053760X; 0444514279; 0444509216
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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