PLATES AND SHELLS THEORY AND ANALYSIS 4ED (HB 2018) Hardcover

Plates and Shells: Theory and Analysis is a well-established and popular textbook known for its clear and practical approach to advanced engineering mechanics, suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students. It provides a comprehensive treatment of elasticity and stress analysis as applied to plates and shells. The book reinforces fundamental concepts through numerous updated examples and real-world applications. Advanced analytical techniques are thoroughly discussed and illustrated. Problems are thoughtfully organized, progressing from basic principles to more complex challenges. Furthermore, the text introduces computer-based and numerical methods such as Finite Difference, Finite Element, and MATLAB, with included MATLAB code for specific examples and a case study, bridging theoretical understanding with practical computational tools.