Force-displacement curve

[lopessilva]

Hello

I´m doing a non-linear analysis, and I have obtained a Force-Displacement curve. Can anyone point a book where there is a detailed explanation about the physical meaning of the load-displacement curve?


thanks and regards,
Hugo

 

[Drej]

Really? Any strength of materials book, probably page 1 or 2.


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[lopessilva]

Hi Drej,
Thanks for your reply,

Can you please post the link to an online document, or just the reference of a book? I´m looking for nonlinear analysis Reaction Force- Displacement curve theoretical concepts.


Thanks and regards,
Hugo

 

[Maud35]

http://books.google.com/books

and write strength of material ?