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Theory of Thin Plates and Shells

This document provides information about a course on the theory of thin plates and shells. The course is worth 3 credits and covers analytical methods for solving problems in thin plates and shells, as well as numerical techniques. The course is divided into 6 units that cover topics like the displacement field in shell theory, governing equations for plates and shells, and thermal stresses in plates and shells. Students will learn to use analytical and numerical methods to solve complex problems involving thin plates and shells. The exam will consist of 7 questions, with the first being a conceptual question covering the entire syllabus and the remaining questions requiring students to attempt 4 of 6.

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Theory of Thin Plates and Shells

This document provides information about a course on the theory of thin plates and shells. The course is worth 3 credits and covers analytical methods for solving problems in thin plates and shells, as well as numerical techniques. The course is divided into 6 units that cover topics like the displacement field in shell theory, governing equations for plates and shells, and thermal stresses in plates and shells. Students will learn to use analytical and numerical methods to solve complex problems involving thin plates and shells. The exam will consist of 7 questions, with the first being a conceptual question covering the entire syllabus and the remaining questions requiring students to attempt 4 of 6.

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MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH & STUDIES

PE-SE-M-121 : THEORY OF THIN PLATES AND SHELLS

Credits 3 Max. Marks 150


Lectures/Week 3 hrs Internal 50
Examination Duration 3 hrs External 100
Course outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to
1. Use analytical methods for the solution of thin plates and shells.
2. Use analytical methods for the solution of shells.
3. Apply the numerical techniques and tools for the complex problems in thin plates.
4. Apply the numerical techniques and tools for the complex problems in shells

Unit-I Introduction
Space Curves, Surfaces, Shell Co-ordinates, Strain Displacement Relations, Assumptions in
Shell Theory, Displacement Field Approximations, Stress Resultants, Equation of equilibrium
using Principle of Virtual Work, Boundary Conditions

Unit-II Static Analysis of Plates


Governing Equation for a Rectangular Plate, Navier Solution for Simply- Supported Rectangular
Plate under Various Loadings, Levy solution for Rectangular Plate with other Boundary
Conditions

Unit-III Circular Plates


Analysis under Axi- Symmetric Loading, Governing Differential Equation in Polar Co-ordinates.
Approximate Methods of Analysis- Rayleigh-Ritz approach for Simple Cases in Rectangular
Plates

Unit-IV Static Analysis of Shells: Membrane Theory of Shells


Cylindrical, Conical and Spherical Shells

Unit-V Shells of Revolution: with Bending Resistance


Cylindrical and Conical Shells, Application to Pipes and Pressure Vessels.

Unit-VI Thermal Stresses in Plate/ Shell


Instructions for Paper-setting: Seven questions are to be set in total. First question will be
conceptual covering entire syllabus and will be compulsory to attempt. Attempt any Four from
rest. Each question will be of 20 marks.
References
1. Theory of Plates and Shells, Timoshenko S. and KriegerW., McGraw Hill.
2. Stresses in Plates and Shells, Ugural Ansel C., McGraw Hill.
3. Thin Elastic Shells, Kraus H., John Wiley and Sons.
4. Theory of Plates, Chandrashekhara K., Universities Press.
5. Design and Construction of Concrete Shells, Ramaswamy.G.S.

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