ABSTRACT
Some of the fundamentals outlined in the previous chapters point to the degree of complexity of the various plate solutions. When plate applications arise, a good deal of specialization is required, backed up by experimental work. This type of information is not easy to obtain and the designer has to fall back on the classical solutions and the conservative assumptions of elasticity. In this chapter on panels, we will attempt to summarize some of the more basic practical data related to those plate configurations that occur most frequently and which can be used as approximate models for more complex solutions.
