Abstract
This paper deals with the out-of-plane buckling of annular plate rings in column-supported bins and tanks. The stress distributions in such rings are first examined using a finite element shell analysis. A closed-form solution for the buckling of rings under non-uniform circumferential stresses is then derived. Numerical results from the closed-form solution are compared with those from a finite element shell buckling analysis, and close agreement is found. The significant effect of stress non-uniformity on the buckling predictions is demonstrated. Finally, simplified equations are given which are suitable for structural design purposes, and which closely model the predictions of the more rigorous solution.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Res Rep Univ Sydney Sch Civ Min Eng |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 1987 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering