Research Article
Jun 1963
Buckling of Thin Shells Under External Pressure
Publication: Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 89, Issue 3
Abstract
Expressions for the buckling value of the external pressure acting on thin cylindrical shells have earlier been derived on the basis of various linear bending theories. For certain ranges of shell dimensions, however, these expressions yield substantially differing results. Moreover, they do not take into account the effect of the change, during deformation, of the magnitude and direction of the pressure on the magnitude of the buckling load. In this investigation, a bending theory, presented by the writers, is used in establishing the value of the hydrostatic and constant-directional pressure for buckling; the results are compared with those of previous investigations. Furthermore, simplified but accurate expressions for the buckling pressure that are applicable to any combination of shell dimensions are presented.
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Journal of the Engineering Mechanics Division
Volume 89 • Issue 3 • June 1963
Pages: 131 - 146
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© 1963 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jun 1963
Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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Anthony E Armenakas, M.ASCE
Assoc. Prof. of Civ. Engrg., The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, N.Y.
George Herrmann, M.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., The Technological Inst., Northwestern Univ., Evanston, Ill.
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