Simple equations in terms of displacements for finite axisymmetric deflections of shells of revolution (Q1083900)

A set of strain-displacement relations for finite axisymmetric deflections of shells of revolution is obtained in as simple form as is consistent with the basic assumptions of the first approximation shell theory. Corresponding field equations and boundary conditions are identified as the Euler-Lagrange equations of an associated variational problem. The equivalence to Reissner theory is established. Simplified versions of strain-displacement relations are analyzed. The theoretical considerations are supported by various numerical examples.