Carrera unified formulation (CUF) for shells of revolution. I: Higher-order theory (Q6157707)

Two-dimensional models of elastic shells of revolution are developed here using the principle of virtual power. All the functions that define stress-strain states of shells are expressed in terms of the coefficients of series expansion with respect to the shell thickness coordinate. The models are developed and presented here in the cases, the middle surfaces of the shells can be represented analytically. The equations for cylindrical, conical, spherical, elliptical and other shells are obtained. These equations can be used for the calculation of the stress-strain state of such shells in some cases. For Part II, see [the authors, Acta Mech. 234, No. 1, 137--161 (2023; Zbl 1528.74070)].