Mechanics of laminated composite plates and shells: theory and analysis

All of the commonly used plate and shell theories, shear deformation plate and shell theories, analytical solutions, and finite element models within one book The latest advances in materials modeling Worked examples in each chapter that illustrate difficult concepts, deepen understanding, and demonstrate typical applications More than 300 figures and tables that also illustrate concepts and provide ready data for use in the analysis, design, or comparison of composite structures Summary The use of composite materials in engineering structures continues to increase dramatically, and there have been equally significant advances in modeling for general and composite materials and structures in particular. To reflect these developments, renowned author, educator, and researcher J.N. Reddy created an enhanced second edition of his standard-setting Mechanics of Laminated Composite Plates and Shells: Theory and Analysis. This edition includes: A chapter dedicated to the theory and analysis of laminated shells Discussions addressing smart structures and functionally graded materials Reorganization of chapters that improves and clarifies presentation Additional exercises and examples A timelessly valuable resource, this book approaches the subject primarily in terms of the finite element method. It provides incomparably full, self-contained coverage of the theories, analytical solutions, and linear and nonlinear finite element models of plate and shell laminated composite structures.

• ISBN: 9780849315923
• Editorial: CRC Press
• Encuadernacion: Tela
• Páginas: 856
• Fecha Publicación: 24/11/2003
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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