Shell-like Structures

Advanced Theories and Applications

The book presents mathematical and mechanical aspects of the theory of plates and shells, applications in civil, aero-space and mechanical engineering, as well in other areas. The focus relates to the following problems:¿ comprehensive review of the most popular theories of plates and shells,¿ relations between three-dimensional theories and two-dimensional ones,¿ presentation of recently developed new refined plates and shells theories (for example, the micropolar theory or gradient-type theori... (Læs mere)