This monograph will be valuable for English-speaking scientists wanting to know more about the state-of-the-art in Russian research on non-linear shell theory. It will also be of value to all materials scientists concerned with the use and behaviour of composite materials in structural applications.
A. Bogdanovich, prior to his present employment with NC State, which began in July 2011, Bogdanovich was vice president for research and development at 3TEX, Inc., which is located in Cary, NC. He held this position from 1998 to 2011.