Torsion of Thin Walled Structures

This comprehensive textbook focuses on the torsion in thin walled  structures, highlights the nuances of the problems faced and succinctly  discusses warping, bimoment, etc. Since in several thin walled  structures, torsion is the only or dominant loading, this book addresses  such unique structures as well. It provides a concise explanation of  the warping properties and how they are evaluated. Thin walled  structures with torsion as the preponderant loading are then treated  using classical and finite element methods. No prior knowledge of the  finite element method is required as the method is introduced from the  basics. The same problem is worked out by both approaches so that the  concepts are clearly understood by the readers. The book includes  pedagogical features such as end-of-chapter questions and worked out  examples to augment learning and self-testing. The book will be useful  for graduate courses as well as for professional development coursework  for structural engineers in the aerospace, mechanical, and civil  engineering domains.