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Circumferential stress in a toroidal shell
Consider the following formula for circumferential stress (σ2) in a toroidal shell (taken from Roark's Formulae for Stress and Strain):
It seems that it has been derived by using simple force balance ...
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Thin wall pressure vessels: local stresses in bends
How can I calculate the stresses in corners where different geometries meet?
This image is a quick example of the positions i am referring to.
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In class we studied the membrane ...
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When calculating the deformed radius of a pressurized thick-walled cylinder, why is the hoop strain used rather than the radial strain?
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I’ve taken an interest in the design of pressure vessels for use in submarine applications. From a cursory survey of what is used in industry, it seems the de facto standard housing is a ...
