Vibrations of Shells and Rods

Intended for engineers who deal with vibrations of rods and shells in their everyday practice but who also wish to understand the subject from the mathematical point-of-view, the results contained here concerning high-frequency vibrations may be new to many. The book serves equally well as an advanced textbook, while remaining of interest to mathematicians who seek applications of the variational and asymptotic methods in elasticity and piezoelectricity. Only a minimum knowledge in advanced calculus and continuum mechanics is assumed on the part of the reader. This book is intended for engineers who deal with vibrations of rods and shells in their everyday practice but also wish to understand the subject from the mathematical point-of-view. Particularly the results concerning high-frequency vibrations may be new to them. The book can also serve as a textbook for advanced students. It may also be interesting for mathematicians who seek applications of the variational and asymptotic methods in elasticity and piezoelectricity. Only a minimum knowledge in advanced calculus and contiuum mechanics is assumed on the part of the reader.