Download or read book Finite Element Analysis of Thin-Walled Structures written by Dr John W. Bull and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1988-01-25 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes current developments in finite element analysis and the design of certain types of thin-walled structures. The first three chapters lay the foundations for the development and use of finite elements for thin-walled structures, look at finite elements packages and discuss data input and mesh arrangements. The final four chapters use the finite element method to assist in the solution of thin-walled structure problems. Some of the problems solved include; water and air inflated structures; axisymmetric thin shells; ship structures and offshore structures. This book will be an interest to design engineers, researchers and postgraduates.