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Plate and Shell Structures
Flächentragwerke
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:57:34
Abstract
Comprehension of basic load bearing behaviour of plate and shell structures; knowledge of typical applications of different materials, ability to reasonably interpret and check results of numerical calculations; establish access to technical literature.
Objective
Comprehension of basic load bearing behaviour of plate and shell structures; knowledge of typical applications of different materials, ability to reasonably interpret and check results of numerical calculations; establish access to technical literature.
Content
Amendments to the theory of plates (large displacements, sandwich plates), disintegrated plates (grids, space trusses), shells (membrane theory, bending theory, form finding), disintegrated shells; folded plate structures.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes
Literature
Empfohlen: - Girkmann, K.: "Flächentragwerke", Springer-Verlag, Wien, 1963, 632 pp. - Timoshenko, S.P.; Woinowsky-Krieger, S.: "Theory of Plates and Shells", McGraw-Hill, New-York, 1959, 580 pp. - Flügge, S.; "Stresses in Shells", Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1967, 499 pp.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Flächentragwerke |
|
2 h weekly |