vbid/9783031251061

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This book treats the mechanical behavior of one-dimensional sandwich structures, a typicaloncept in the context of lightweight design. Such structures are composed of different constituent (e.g.,�layers) in order to achieve overall properties, which are better than for a single component alone. This book covers the basic mechanical load cases, i.e.,�tension/compression, bending,�and shear. Based on this knowledge, different failure modes, i.e.,�plastic yielding, and global and local instabilities are investigated. In addition, an introduction to classic optimization problems, i.e.,�the formulation of an objective function (e.g.,�the weight of a structure) and corresponding restrictions, is included. The consideration here is limited to one- or two-dimensional design spaces, i.e.,�with a maximum of two design variables. For such simple cases, the minimum of the objective function can often be determined using analytical or graphical methods.Typham this is the title: Mechanics of Classical Sandwich Structures