A plate theory as a mean to compute precise 3D solutions including edge effects and related issues -- A Fully Nonlinear Thin Shell Model of Kirchhoff-Love Type -- A Beam Finite Element for Nonlinear Analysis of Shape Memory Alloy Devices -- A Unified Approach for the Nonlinear Dynamics of Rods and Shells Using an Exact Conserving Integration Algorithm -- Advanced Numerical Methods for the Form Finding and Patterning of Membrane Structures -- Contact between Beams and Shells -- Advances in Computational Fluid-Thin-Walled-Structure Interaction — Formulations and Solvers -- Advances in Subdivision Finite Elements for Thin Shells.

The main focus of the book is to convey modern techniques applied within the range of computational mechanics of beams, plates and shells. The topics of interest are wide ranging and include computational aspects of nonlinear theories of shells and beams including dynamics, advanced discretization methods for thin shells and membranes, shear-deformable shell finite elements for SMA composite devices, optimization and design of shells and membranes, fluid-structure interaction with thin-walled structures, contact mechanics with application to thin structures and edge effects in laminated shells.