Application of Variational Calculus Methods to the Solution of Problems of Optimum Heating of Thin Shells,

Abstract

The authors discuss the problem of determining those thermal fields in thin, elastic shells that, within the limits of the given heating conditions (limitations on the thermal field and the shell's thermoelastic state), provide a comparatively low level of thermal stresses. As the optimality criterion, the authors stipulate the minimum of the functional of the shell's elastic energy. They formulate a corresponding variational problem and derive additional relationships (Euler equations) that, together with the equations for the thermoelasticity of thin shells, constitute a complete system of equations for the determination of the extreme temperature load and the stressed and deformed state of the shell. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 03, 1972
Accession Number
AD0744140

Entities

People

  • E. I. Grigolyuk
  • Ya. I. Burak
  • Ya. S. Podstrigach

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calculus
  • Climate Change
  • Elastic Shells
  • Equations
  • Euler Equations
  • Laminates
  • Mathematics
  • Stresses
  • Thermal Stresses
  • Thermoelasticity

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.