Acquiring knowledge in the field of modelling and analysing plates and shells for diverse usage.

Ability to model and analyse plates and shells for diverse usage.

Basic notions in the theory on plates and shells. Bending theory on thin plates. Navier`s solution. M. Levy`s solution. Bending theory on thin circular plates. Finite difference method. Modelling using the finite difference method. Plane theory on plates. Plane stress of plates. Wall girders. Plane strain theory. Plane strain theory in polar coordinates. Modelling using the finite element method. Membrane theory of shells. Membrane theory of cylindrical shells. Bending theory of rotational circular shells with rotational symmetrical loading. Bending theory of circular cylindrical shells with rotational symmetrical loading. Modelling using the finite element method.

Interactive work with students in order to continually follow-up the students` knowledge level. Theoretical analysis on phenomena included in the course content and numerical modelling.