EG5552 - Plates and Shells

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Topics include: Introduction to plates and shells: historical perspective and physical motivation. Plates: classical plate theories including Kirchhoff-Love and Reissner-Mindlin plate theories, finite element modelling, numerical solution of some classical problems. Shells: classical shell theories including the governing equations, membrane shells and shells of revolution, finite element modelling, degenerated shell concept, classical shell theory approach, an overview of finite elements for shells and the numerical solution of some classical problems. Material models for shells: laminated composite shells and elasto-plastic shells. Basics of geometrically non linear shell analysis: rotation, governing equations, numerical procedures, shells in engineering practice including civil structures, aerospace structures and applications in the manufacturing industry.

Learning Outcomes

• To enable some practical experiences in numerical solutions of structural problems;
• To provide concise and coherent introduction to the elementary concepts and methods of computational modelling of plates and shells.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

EG5501 and EG5502 and EG5504

Availabilities
, , Study Period 8
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Face to face teaching 07-Aug-2006 to 25-Aug-2006
Coordinator:	jc146723
Contact hours:	20 hours 10 hours 20 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

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