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Basic Concepts in the Stability Theory of Thin-Walled Structures

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Numerous specialized books and papers have been written about the subject of stability in mechanics. Most of these concentrate on methods for obtaining critical values of certain parameters and typically contain algorithms and graphs generated for describing important but very specific problems. In the present paper we take a step back and discuss the truly central notions regarding mechanical stability. Our intention is to treat the required concepts on a fairly elementary level, while simultaneously offering a bit of useful historical perspective. We also attempt to explain some common discrepancies between theoretical and practical results.

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  1. Institute of Structronics, Julius Raab Straße 10, 4040, Linz, Austria

    Ardeshir Guran

  2. Abteilung Robotik, Johannes Kepler University, Altenberger Straße 69, 4040, Linz, Austria

    Ardeshir Guran

  3. Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Cr. 45, # 2685, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

    Leonid P. Lebedev

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    Victor A. Eremeyev

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Guran, A., Lebedev, L.P. (2011). Basic Concepts in the Stability Theory of Thin-Walled Structures. In: Altenbach, H., Eremeyev, V. (eds) Shell-like Structures. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 15. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21855-2_11

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