The second edition of this popular text provides complete, detailed coverage of the various theories, analytical solutions, and finite element models of laminated composite plates and shells. The book reflects advances in materials modeling in general and composite materials and structures in particular. It includes a chapter dedicated to the theory and analysis of laminated shells, discussions on smart structures and functionally graded materials, exercises and examples, and chapters that were reorganized from the first edition to improve the clarity of the presentation.

Preface to the Second Edition, Preface to the First Edition, 1. Equations of Anisotropic Elasticity, Virtual Work Principles, and Variational Methods, 2. Introduction to Composite Materials, 3. Classical and First-Order Theories of Laminated Composite Plates 1(M), 4. One-Dimensional Analysis of Laminated Composite Plates, 5. Analysis of Specially Orthotropic Laminates Using CLPT, 6. Analytical Solutions of Rectangular Laminated Plates Using CLPT, 7. Analytical Solutions of Rectangular Laminated Plates Using FSDT, 8. Theory and Analysis of Laminated Shells, 9. Linear Finite Element Analysis of Composite Plates and Shells, 10. Nonlinear Analysis of Composite Plates and Shells, 11. Third-Order Theory of Laminated Composite Plates and Shells, 12. Layerwise Theory and Variable Kinematic Models, Subject Index