Analysis and Optimization of Prismatic and Axisymmetric Shell Structures : Theory, Practice and Software (2003. 530 p. w. 247 ill.)

Includes coverage of the background theory of shell structures; development and implementation of reliable, creative and efficient computational tools for static and free-vibration analysis and structural optimization of variable-thickness shells and folded-plate structures; and, integrated computer-aided curve and surface modelling tools.