Limit Loads of Cylindrical Shells under Hydrostatic Pressure
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 117, Issue 3
Abstract
The limit analysis of circular cylindrical shells under hydrostatic pressure is formulated as a mathematical programming problem using the static theorem of plasticity. The governing differential equilibrium equations and force boundary conditions are linearized through a finite difference scheme. This discretization is combined with a piecewise linearization of the nonlinear yield curve to convert the formulation into a conventional linear programming exercise. This approach is shown to be superior to the more commonly used analytical techniques. In particular, it is general, systematic, and does not require prior knowledge of the stress field or collapse mechanism. In spite of the fact that a lower‐bound solution is not guaranteed due to possible yield violation at unchecked points in the structure, very accurate solutions can be obtained by suitably refining the finite difference mesh and, if necessary, the yield polygon. Examples of reported cases are solved to illustrate ease of application of the method, its flexibility, and accuracy.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 117 • Issue 3 • March 1991
Pages: 643 - 656
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Copyright © 1991 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1991
Published in print: Mar 1991
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