Functioning as an introduction to modern mechanics principles and various applications that deal with the science, mathematics and technical aspects of sheet metal forming, this book details theoretically sound formulations based on principles of continuum mechanics for finite or large deformation, which can then be implemented into simulation codes. The forming processes of complex panels by computer codes, in addition to extensive practical examples, are recreated throughout the many chapters of this book in order to benefit practicing engineers by helping them better understand the output of simulation software.Content:Front Matter• Preface• Table of Contents1. Introduction to Typical Automotive Sheet Metal Forming Processes2. Tensor, Stress, and Strain3. Constitutive Laws4. Mathematical Models for Sheet Metal Forming Processes5. Thin Plate and Shell Analyses6. Finite Element Methods for Thin Shells7. Methods of Solution and Numerical Examples8. Buckling and Wrinkling AnalysesIndex• About the Authors