Structural Mechanics with a Pen A Guide to Solve Finite Difference Problems

1 Idea and Derivation of the Method

2 Investigation of Rods in the Elastic Range

3 Investigation of Euler-Bernoulli Beams in the Elastic Range

4 Investigation of Timoshenko Beams in the Elastic Range

5 Consideration of Euler-Bernoulli Beams with Plastic Material Behavior

6 Answers to Supplementary Problems

Andreas Öchsner is Full Professor of Lightweight Design and Structural Simulation at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Germany. After completing his Dipl.-Ing. degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Stuttgart (1997), he served as a research and teaching assistant at the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg from 1997 to 2003 while pursuing his Doctor of Engineering Sciences (Dr.-Ing.) degree. From 2003 to 2006, he was Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Head of the Cellular Metals Group affiliated with the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He spent seven years (2007–2013) as Full Professor at the Department of Applied Mechanics, Technical University of Malaysia, where he was also Head of the Advanced Materials and Structure Lab. From 2014 to 2017, he was Full Professor at the School of Engineering, Griffith University, Australia, and Leader of the Mechanical Engineering Program (Head of Discipline and Program Director).