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STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOUR OF A SPHERICAL PRESSURE VESSEL

Journal Article · · Engineer
OSTI ID:4011704
The strain distribution at the junction of a spherical reactor vessel and its supporting skirt is investigated using electrical resistance stram gauges with "Perspex" models. The experimental results are verified theoretically for several structural configurations, including a spherical reactor vessel having an outer cylindrical skirt only; and a spherical reactor vessel having both inner and outer cylindrical skirts. Throughout the investigation it is assumed that no axial loading exists in the skirt structure and that the loading is appropriate to a reactor vessel under uniform radial pressure. (auth)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-018171
OSTI ID:
4011704
Journal Information:
Engineer, Journal Name: Engineer Vol. Vol: 211
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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