May 06, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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CE 5860 - Theory of Plates and Shells


Bending of rectangular and circular plates, small and large deflection theory, and membrane and bending shell theory.

Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will analyze axisymmetrically loaded circular plates.
  • Students will analyze cylindrical shells of general shape.
  • Students will analyze simply supported rectangular plates.
  • Students will analyze symmetrically loaded shells of revolution.
  • Students will be introduced to advanced topics.
  • Students will know the governing differential equations of plate deflection.
  • Students will learn boundary conditions that are commonly employed in plate problems.
  • Students will understand basic assumptions necessary for the analysis of plates and shells.
  • Students will understand membrane action.
  • Students will understand the relationships among stress, curvature, and moment



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