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Sep 1, 1984
Stress Optimized Suspended Liquid Containers
Authors: N. Jnanasekaran and D. Stephen SandegrenAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 110, Issue 9
Abstract
The shape of suspended tanks equally stressed at all points and in all directions is developed using membrane theory. The equation of equilibrium for the membrane element is nonlinear and hence a numerical solution is resorted to. An iterative procedure to solve them using a simple computer program is explained. Shapes are generated in nondimensional form to facilitate tank designs. The range of shapes suitable for material economy is also indicated. A numerical example is added to bring out the major steps in designing tank dimensions.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 110 • Issue 9 • September 1984
Pages: 1350 - 1356
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Published online: Sep 1, 1984
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N. Jnanasekaran
Research Scholar, Structures Div., College of Engrg., Anna Univ., Madras 600025, India
D. Stephen Sandegren
Prof., Centre for Appropriate Tech., College of Engrg., Anna Univ., Madras 600025, India
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