ISSN:
1741-2765
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract Cylindrical shells, with wall thickness-to-diameter ratios varying in steps from 1:2000 to 1:500 are used in large floating-roof storage tanks, where buckling under partial vacuum is a potential risk. To examine the validity of several methods of analysis, aluminum models with a nominal diameter of 150 mm were tested. Some models exhibited a sudden buckling, at the pressure predicted by one of the methods of analysis, others deformed at increased rate as the critical pressure was approached. A gradual change in, modal-buckling pattern, under decreasing pressure, was also observed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02324196
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