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Aspects of circumferential waves in determining buckling capacity of cylindrical shells

Conference ·
OSTI ID:403538
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  1. Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (United States)

In an effort to quantify the failure behavior of a cylindrical shell when geometric imperfections are present and is subjected to a combination of axial load and internal pressure, the authors have carried out a series of analyses to investigate the effects of various load combinations and material behavior on the shell`s buckling capacity. To complete the characterization of buckling behavior of cylindrical shells, an evaluation was performed to examine the deformation modes in terms of circumferential waves in relation to the shell`s buckling capacity. This paper presents the results of the investigation.

OSTI ID:
403538
Report Number(s):
CONF-960706--; ISBN 0-7918-1777-6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English