Description the nonlinear theory of elastic shells one spatial dimension presents the foundation for the nonlinear theory of thermoelastic shells undergoing large strains and large rotations this book discusses several relatively simple equations for practical application. Description the nonlinear theory of elastic shells one spatial dimension presents the foundation for the nonlinear theory of thermoelastic shells undergoing large strains and large rotations this book discusses several relatively simple equations for practical application organized into six chapters this book starts with an overview of the . Elastic shells are pervasive in everyday life examples of these thin walled structures range . The nonlinear theory of elastic shells with phase transitions abstract we develop the general nonlinear theory of elastic shells with an account of phase transitions in the shell references jw gibbs on the equilibrium of heterogeneous substances connecticut acad sci 3 1875 1878