Advanced Topics on Structural Stability

This book is by no means a comprehensive treatment of structural stability. However, it contains both numerical and experimental methods that could be of interest for a variety of structural specialists. Expert researchers will find the most recent progresses in the stability of structures, including advanced problems in Finite Element-related Stability treatments, Progressive Collapse phenomenon, and Dynamic Instability issue. Professionals will find many practical concepts and numerical results, useful for the design of skeletal structures made of traditional and advanced materials. They will be able to understand complex stability tests conducted on different parts of structures.