Graduate Catalog

AERO 722 Theories of Plates and Shells

This course introduces the analysis of stresses and deformations in plates and shells of isotropic materials.  Such analysis is also provided for laminated composite materials.  Special attention is provided to aerostructures.  Theories of failure is included for predicting structural failure.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Graduate level courses in solid mechanics and composite materials (including laminate analysis)

Offered

3-0-3