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Rees, David William Alan was born on March 12, 1947 in London, England. Son of Arthur Lovell Rees and Mary Jane Jones.
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Plasticity is concerned with understanding the behavior of metals and alloys when loaded beyond the elastic limit, whether as a result of being shaped or as they are employed for load bearing structures. Basic Engineering Plasticity delivers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theories of plasticity. It draws upon numerical techniques and theoretical developments to support detailed examples of the application of plasticity theory. This blend of topics and supporting textbook features ensure that this introduction to the science of plasticity will be valuable for a wide range of mechanical and manufacturing engineering students and professionals. · Brings together the elements of the mechanics of plasticity most pertinent to engineers, at both the micro- and macro-levels · Covers the theory and application of topics such as Limit Analysis, Slip Line Field theory, Crystal Plasticity, Sheet and Bulk Metal Forming, as well as the use of Finite Element Analysis · Clear and well-organized with extensive worked engineering application examples, end of chapter exercises and a separate worked solutions manual
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In a global climate where engineers are increasingly under pressure to make the most of limited resources, there are huge potential financial and environmental benefits to be gained by designing for minimum weight. With Mechanics of Optimal Structural Design, David Rees brings the original approach of weight optimization to the existing structural design literature, providing a methodology for attaining minimum weight of a range of structures under their working loads. He addresses the current gap in education between formal structural design teaching at undergraduate level and the practical application of this knowledge in industry, describing the analytical techniques that students need to understand before applying computational techniques that can be easy to misuse without this grounding. * Shows engineers how to approach structural design for minimum weight in clear, concise terms* Contains many new least-weight design techniques, taking into consideration different manners of loading and including new topics that have not previously been considered within the least-weight theme* Considers the demands for least-weight road, air and space vehicles for the future* Enhanced by illustrative worked examples to enlighten the theory, exercises at the end of each chapter that enable application of the theory covered, and an accompanying website with worked examples and solutions housed at www.wiley.com/go/rees The least-weight analyses of basic structural elements ensure a spread of interest with many applications in mechanical, civil, aircraft and automobile engineering. Consequently, this book fills the gap between the basic material taught at undergraduate level and other approaches to optimum design, for example computer simulations and the finite element method.
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Rees, David William Alan was born on March 12, 1947 in London, England. Son of Arthur Lovell Rees and Mary Jane Jones.
Master of Science, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Imperial College, London, 1971. Master of Arts (honorary), Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy, Kingston University, Kingston-upon Thames, Surrey, 1975.
Doctor of Science, Brunel University, 2003.
Apprentice Black & Decker, 1963—1968, production engineer, 1968—1969. Research assistant, lecturer Kingston Polytech., 1970—1977. Lecturer Trinity College, Dublin, 1977—1984.
Senior lecturer Brunel University, London, since 1985. Lecturer in engineering science Trinity College, Dublin, 1977—1984. Lecturer Surrey University, Guildford, Surrey, 1984—1985.
Senior lecturer Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, since 1986. Visiting researcher Joint Research Center, Petten, Netherlands, 1982, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, England, 1983—1985.
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Fellow: Royal Society Medicine London. Member: Old Centralians (associate. City and guilds association 1985—2003).