Overview

This book covers the essentials of developments in the area of plate structures and presents them so that the readers can obtain a quick understanding and overview of the subject.

Theoretical Models

Several theoretical models are employed for their analysis and design starting from the classical thin plate theory to alternatives obtained by incorporation of appropriate complicating effects or by using fundamentally different assumptions.

Pedagogical Features

The book includes pedagogical features like end-of-chapter exercises and worked examples to help students in self-learning.

Intended Audience

The book is extremely useful for the senior undergraduate and postgraduate students of aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering.