ME 52950 - Theory Of Plates And Shells

Credit Hours: 3.00. Derivation of elastic and plastic stress-strain relations for plate and shell elements; bending and buckling of rectangular plates, nonlinear geometric effects; post-buckling and ultimate strength of cold formed sections; general theory of elastic shells and axisymmetric shells; buckling, crushing and bending strength of cylindrical shells with application to offshore structures; and the application to crashworthiness of vehicles; explosive and impact loading of structures. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

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