A Shell-Theory Analysis of Transient Thermal Stresses in Moderately Thick-Walled Cylinders

Author

Thomas K. McKinley

Publication Date

Summer 8-8-1961

Abstract

This paper investigates the validity of extending the concepts of shell theory to transient thermoelastic problems involving moderately thick-walled shells. The region of study is a moderately thick-walled cylinder which is constrained radially at both ends and is exposed to a uniform, time-dependent heating (or cooling) at one end. The cylinder walls are assumed to be adiabatic, and inertia effects are neglected in the development.

It is concluded from the results of this investigation that the extension of shell theory to moderately thick-walled cylindrical regions subjected to axial, time-dependent temperature variations is an analytical method of approach.

Keywords

Transient Thermal Stresses, Shell Theory, Cylindrical Shells, Kirchhoff-Love Assumption, Thermal Shock

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

None

Second Committee Member

None

Third Committee Member

R.C. Dove

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

McKinley, Thomas K.. "A Shell-Theory Analysis of Transient Thermal Stresses in Moderately Thick-Walled Cylinders." (1961). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/123