Mechanics of Laminated Composite Plates and Shells: Theory and Analysis, Second Edition (Applied and Computational Mechanics)

• 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.