Education
Master of Arts in Mechanical Science, Cambridge University, England, 1945. Doctor of Science, Cambridge University, England, 1957.
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Eric Harold Mansfield
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Eric Harold Mansfield was aerospace scientist. Achievements include the development of Neutral Hole Theory; the Inextensional Theory for thin plates; the Hinge-Field concept in rigid-plastic plates; the modern version of Wrinkled-Membrane Theory; the theory of gravity-induced wrinkle lines in vertical membranes; the structural theory for aeroelastic tailoring; the theory for objects supported by surface tension.
Career
Chief science officer Royal Aerospace Establishment, Farnborough, England. Now retired
Visiting professor Surrey University, 1984-1990.
Achievements
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Achievements include the development of Neutral Hole Theory. The Inextensional Theory for thin plates. The Hinge-Field concept in rigid-plastic plates.
The modern version of Wrinkled-Membrane Theory. The theory of gravity-induced wrinkle lines in vertical membranes. The structural theory for aeroelastic tailoring.
The theory for objects supported by surface tension.
Membership
Fellow Royal Aeronautical Society, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, Royal Society, Royal Academy Engineering.
