Shell-like Structures: Non-classical Theories and Applications

by Holm Altenbach (Editor), Victor A. Eremeyev (Editor)

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 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-dimensional shell equations), complex structures (folded, branching and/or self intersecting shell structures, etc.) and shell-like structures on different scales (for 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 Non-classical Theories and Applications” held in Wittenberg, Germany.

761 pages, Hardcover

First published July 8, 2011