This volume focuseson the relevant general theory and presents some first applications
namelythose based on classical shell theory. After a brief introduction during whichthe
history and state-of-the-art are discussed the first chapterpresents the mechanics of
anisotropic heterogeneous shells covering allrelevant assumptions and the basic relations of
3D elasticity classical andrefined shell models. The second chapter examines the numerical
techniques thatare used namely discrete orthogonalization spline-collocation and
Fourierseries while the third highlights applications based on classical theory inparticular
the stress-strain state of shallow shells non-circular shells shells of revolution and free
vibrations of conical shells. The book concludeswith a summary and an outlook bridging the gap
to thesecond volume.
