SOME RECENT STUDIES OF THE BUCKLING OF THIN SHELLS.
Abstract
After a brief summary of the development of present knowledge of the buckling process of thin shells, the results of recent investigations are discussed in some detail. In particular, information is given on analyses of the maximum stress a circular cylindrical shell of infinite or finite length can carry in axial compression in the presence of an initial deviation of the shell wall from the perfect cylindrical shape, and on the number of circumferential waves into which finite cylindrical shells buckle. The maximum external pressure is calculated that can be supported by a complete spherical shell in the presence of known deviations of its wall from the perfect spherical shape. The results of recent experiments on cylindrical and complete spherical shells are also presented. Recommendations are made for the practical calculation of the buckling stresses of circular cylindrical shells and spherical shells. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0687188
Entities
People
- Nicholas J. Hoff
Organizations
- Stanford University