Derivation of nonlinear bending theory for shells from three-dimensional nonlinear elasticity by Gamma-convergence

We show that the nonlinear bending theory of shells arises as a Gamma-limit of three-dimensional nonlinear elasticity. To cite this article: G. Friesecke et al., C R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Ser. 1336 (2003). (C) 2003 Academie des sciences/Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.