Condensed Isogeometric Analysis for Plates and Shell Structures

Condensed Isogeometric Analysis for Plates and Shell Structures proposes a novel technique for plate and shell governing equations based on isogeometric analysis, which condenses the dynamic equilibrium equation for plate and shell structures-suitable for reducing the computation cost of large degrees of freedom due to the adoption of Non-Uniform Rational Basis Spline (NURBS) models in the plate and shell element formulations. It features useful guidance for understanding the isogeometric approach and includes accompanying MATLAB¬ source code in each chapter to deepen readers' understanding of the fundamental theories and methods of civil, architectural, and mechanical engineering.

Features:

• Adopts a progressive and rigorous presentation of relevant topics to facilitate use by students, academics, and professionals
• Seamlessly integrates the CAD geometrical data into the conventional FE plate and shell classical element codes
• Allows computation of analytical solutions of plate and shell theories based on a newly-introduced condensation method, not approximation theory
• Includes relevant MATLAB¬ codes