Condensed Isogeometric Analysis for Plate and Shell Structures

This book proposes a novel method for plate and shell governing equations based on isogeometric analysis. It outlines a new Recoverable Condensation Formulation: a method to condense the static and dynamic equilibrium equations of plate and shell elements consistently and to revert back to the original governing equations whenever necessary.

Representing a Surface Using Nonuniform Rationalized B-Spline. Numerical Integrations on a Surface. Theory of Plate and Shell Elements. Theories of Thick Plate and Shell Elements. Finite Element Formulation for Plate and Shell. Isogeometric Analysis for Plate and Shell. Recoverable Sandwich Condensation. Square Flat Plate Example. Free Surface Plate Example.