Basic theories plates, variational principles and the use of delta operator that facilitate the derivation of differential equations and boundary conditions are explained.

• Detailed account of Mindlin’s plates • Plates on elastic and viscoelastic foundation • Von Karman’s plates and Berger’s approximation • Anisotropic plates, specially orthotropic plates and fiber reinforced laminae

Preface / Introduction / Variational Principles / Rectangular Plates/ Circular plates / Finite element methods for thin plates / Plates with combined Lateral and in-plates forces / Finite element methods for initially stressed thin plates / Anisotropic plates / Pre-twisted Plates/ Finite Element Method for shells / Reference / Inex

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