Stability

The ability to resist change of position.

Key References

 * Zdeněk P. Bažant: Structural stability, International Journal of Solids and Structures 37 (2000) 55-67 - A broad overview of the vast field of stability of structures, including elastic and inelastic structures, static and dynamic response, linear and non-linear behavior, energy approach, thermodynamic aspects, creep stability and fracture or damage-induced instability.