Shell-like structures: non-classical theories and applications

In this volume scientists and researchers from industry discuss the new trends in simulation and computing shell-like structures. The focus is put on the following problems: new theories (based on two-dimensional field equations but describing non-classical effects), new constitutive equations (for materials like sandwiches, foams, etc. and which can be combined with the two-dimensionalshell equations), complex structures (folded, branching and/or self intersecting shell structures, etc.) and shell-like structures on different scales (forexample: nano-tubes) or very thin structures (similar to membranes, but having a compression stiffness). In addition, phase transitions in shells and refined shell thermodynamics are discussed. The chapters of this book are the most exciting contributions presented at the EUROMECH 527 Colloquium “Shell-like structures: Non-classical Theories and Applications” held in Wittenberg, Germany. Useful for Civil and Aerospace and Mechanical engineers but also in for new branches of Mechanics like Medicine. Takes non-classical effects into account. Written by know experts in the field.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-21854-5
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 31/07/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés