THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN CRITERIA FOR ELASTIC STABILITY OF THIN SHELL STRUCTURES

Abstract

The results of an extensive experimental program on the stability of cylindrical and conical shells under various loading conditions are presented and discussed. Loading conditions for both cylinders and cones include axial compression, axial compression with internal or external pressure, bending with and without internal pressure, axial compression combined with both bending and internal pressure, and a limited amount of data on torsion of conical shells. Where feasible, values suitable for design are recommended and areas needing additional theoretical and experimental study are indicated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1960
Accession Number
AD0490800

Entities

People

  • E. J. Morgan
  • P. Seide
  • V. I. Weingarten

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bending Moments
  • Bending Stress
  • Design Criteria
  • Elastic Properties
  • Fabrication
  • Geometry
  • High Pressure
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Internal Pressure
  • Load Cells
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Properties
  • Space Systems

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Systems Analysis and Design