Analysis of geometrically non-linear shells for morphing applications

This thesis sets out to develop an accurate and computationally efficient model to describe the multistability of geometrically non-linear shells with arbitrary curvature, suitable for modelling morphing applications. Governing equations are obtained for a system of curvilinear, non-orthogonal coord...

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Main Author: Lamacchia, Ettore
Published: University of Bristol 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.688222