The unified finite element formulation represents a systematic framework to derive one-dimensional and two-dimensional structural theories within a single mathematical setting. By expanding ...

Shell structures—thin, curved elements such as cylinders, spheres and domes—are prized for their high strength-to-weight ratio but are exceptionally sensitive to buckling instabilities. Even minute ...

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