2 081J - Plates and Shells

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Derivation of elastic and plastic stress-strain relations for plate and shell elements. Bending and buckling of rectangular plates. Nonlinear geometric effects. Post-buckling and ultimate strength of cold formed sections and typical stiffened panels used in naval architecture. General theory of elastic shells and axisymmetric shells. Buckling, crushing and bending strength of cylindrical shells with application to offshore structures. Application to crashworthiness of vehicles and explosive and impact loading of structures.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 2.074, 2.080, or 16.21

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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