Thick Walled Cylinders (Plane Stress)
Thick Walled Cylinders (Plane Stress)
Thick Walled Cylinders (Plane Stress)
-1-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Considering the equilibrium in radial direction i.e.. The sum of all the force in
radial direction is zero.
∑𝐹𝑟 = 0
-2-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Regions of the cylinders away from the ends, axial stress are uniformly distributed.
Hence εa, σa, E ν are constant, therefore
𝜎𝑎 − 𝐸𝜀𝑎
(𝜎𝑟 + 𝜎𝑡 ) = = 2𝐶1
𝜈
Where C1 is a constant
Substituting σt into differential equation, we obtain
𝑑𝜎𝑟
𝑟 + 2𝜎𝑟 = 2𝐶1
dr
Multiply all by r and rearrange
𝑑𝜎𝑟
𝑟2 + 2𝜎𝑟 𝑟 = 2𝐶1𝑟
dr
d 2
(𝑟 𝜎𝑟 ) = 2𝐶1 𝑟
dr
Integrating this equation further yields
𝑟 2 𝜎𝑟 = 𝐶1 𝑟 2 + 𝐶2
Where C2 is a constant of integration
Thus
𝐶2
𝜎𝑟 = 𝐶1 +
𝑟2
𝐶2
𝜎𝑟 = 𝐶1 − 2 𝑟 2
𝑟
Values of the constants C 1 and C2 can be obtained from the known values of
internal and external pressures.
𝜎𝑟 = −𝑝𝑖 at r=a
𝜎𝑟 = −𝑝𝑜 at r=b
(- sign indicates that the pressure produces compressive radial stresses).
Using these boundary conditions, we can solve for C1 and C2 as
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 − 𝑏2 𝑝𝑜
𝐶1 =
𝑏2 − 𝑎2
𝑎2 𝑏2 (𝑝𝑖 − 𝑝𝑜 )
𝐶2 =
𝑏2 − 𝑎2
-3-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 − 𝑏2 𝑝𝑜 𝑎2 𝑏2 (𝑝𝑖 − 𝑝𝑜 ) 1
𝜎𝑟 = ( 2 )− ( ) 2
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑏2 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 − 𝑏2 𝑝𝑜 𝑎2 𝑏2 (𝑝𝑖 − 𝑝𝑜 ) 1
𝜎𝑡 = ( 2 )+( ) 2
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑏2 − 𝑎2 𝑟
Radial and circumferential deformations play important roles in press-fit and shrink-
fit problems. Change in circumference δc of the thin ring when internal and external
pressures are applied can be expressed in terms of radial displacement of a point in
the ring as
𝛿𝑐 = {2𝜋(𝑟 + 𝑑𝑟) − 2𝜋𝑟} = 2𝜋𝛿𝑟
𝛿𝑐 = 𝜀𝑡 2𝜋𝑟
𝛿𝑟 = 𝜀𝑡 𝑟
-4-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
The largest value of τ max is found at r = a, the inner surface. The effect of reducing
po is clearly to increase τ max. Consequently, the greatest τ max corresponds to r= a and
po =0 is given by,
𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜏𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 2
(𝑏 − 𝑎 2 )
Since σr and σt are principal stresses, τ max occurs on planes making an angle of 45o
with the plane on which σr and σt act.
Special cases:
Internal Pressure only: If only internal pressure acts equations for stresses and
change in radius reduce to
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑟 = 2 (1 − 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡 = (1 + )
𝑏2 − 𝑎2 𝑟2
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑟 𝑏2
𝛿𝑟 = [( 1 − 𝜈 + 1 + 𝜈 2]
) ( )
𝐸(𝑏2 − 𝑎2 ) 𝑟
-5-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
𝑏2
Since ≥ 1, 𝜎𝑟 is negative (compressive) for all r except r = b, in which case 𝜎𝑟 =
𝑟2
σt , it is positive (tensile) for all radii, and also has maximum at r = a. This is
illustrated in the figure.
External Pressure only: In this case, p i = 0, and the equations are given as
𝑏2 𝑝𝑜 𝑎2
𝜎𝑟 = − 2 (1 − 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑏2 𝑝𝑜 𝑎2
𝜎𝑡 = − 2 (1 + 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑏2 𝑝𝑜 𝑟 𝑎2
𝛿𝑟 = [(1 − 𝜈 ) + (1 + 𝜈 ) 2 ]
𝐸(𝑏2 − 𝑎2 ) 𝑟
-6-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Closed End cylinder: In the case of closed-end cylinder subjected to internal and
external pressures, longitudinal stress exists in addition to the radial and tangential
stresses. For a transverse section some distance from the ends, this stress may be
assumed uniformly distributed over the wall thickness. The magnitude of σL is then
determined by equating the net force acting on one end attributable to pressure
loading, to the internal directed force in the cylinder wall:
The resulting expression for longitudinal stress, applicable only away from the ends,
is
𝑝𝑖 𝑎2 − 𝑝𝑜 𝑏2
𝜎𝐿 =
𝑏2 − 𝑎2
Now consider a thick cylinder subjected to inner pressure only. Then radial and
tangential stresses are given by
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑟 = 2 (1 − 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡 = 2 (1 + 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
Both tangential and radial stresses are maximum, at inner surface
-7-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
𝑎2 + 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡(𝑚𝑎𝑥 ) = 𝑝𝑖 ( 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2
Let K be the ratio of outer radius to inner radius, K = b/a.
𝐾2 + 1
𝜎𝑡(𝑚𝑎𝑥 ) = 𝑝𝑖 ( 2 )
𝐾 −1
-8-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Compound cylinder
The method of solution for compound cylinders constructed from similar materials
is to break the problem down into three separate effects:
a) Shrinkage pressure only on the inside cylinder;
b) Shrinkage pressure only on the outer cylinder;
c) Internal pressure only on the compound cylinder
For each of the resulting load conditions there are two known values of radial stress
from which the stresses can be determined in each case.
Condition (a): Consider inner cylinder subjected to shrinkage pressure only
𝜎r = 0 at r= a
σr= - ps at r = c
(Note: the internal cylinder is subjected to
an external pressure of ps)
The tangential and radial stresses for this condition can be obtained by the equations,
𝑐 2 𝑝𝑠 𝑎2
𝜎𝑟𝑖 𝑎 =− 2 (1 − 2 )
𝑐 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑐 2 𝑝𝑠 𝑎2
𝜎𝑡𝑖 𝑎 =− 2 (1 + 2 )
𝑐 − 𝑎2 𝑟
Note: These are the stresses in the inside cylinder due to shrinkage pressure only
-9-
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Condition (b): Consider outer cylinder (jacket) due to shrinkage pressure only
𝜎r = 0 at r= b
σr= - ps at r = c
(Note: the external cylinder is subjected to
an internal pressure of ps)
The tangential and radial stresses for this condition can be obtained by the equations,
𝑐 2 𝑝𝑠 𝑏2
𝜎𝑟𝑜𝑎 = 2 (1 − 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑐2 𝑟
𝑐 2 𝑝𝑠 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡𝑜𝑎 = 2 (1 + 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑐2 𝑟
Note: These are the stresses in the outer cylinder due to shrinkage pressure only.
Condition (c): internal pressure acting on compound cylinder
𝜎r = 0 at r= b
σr= - ps at r = a
The tangential and radial stresses for this condition can be obtained by the equations,
𝑎2 𝑝𝑠 𝑏2
𝜎𝑟𝑐 = 2 (1 − 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑎2 𝑝𝑠 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡𝑐 = 2 (1 + 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
- 10 -
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Combining all these three cases the stresses in inner or outer cylinder can be
obtained.
Stresses in inner cylinder (Total) due to internal pressure
𝑐 2 𝑝𝑠 𝑎2 𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑟𝑖 = − 2 (1 − 2 ) + 2 (1 − 2 )
𝑐 − 𝑎2 𝑟 𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑐 2 𝑝𝑠 𝑎2 𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡𝑖 = − 2 (1 + 2 ) + 2 (1 + 2 )
𝑐 − 𝑎2 𝑟 𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
Stresses in outer cylinder (total) due to internal pressure
𝑐 2 𝑝𝑠 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑟𝑜 = 2 (1 − 2 ) + 2 (1 − 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑐2 𝑟 𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑐 2 𝑝𝑠 𝑏2 𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡𝑜 = 2 (1 + 2 ) + 2 (1 + 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑐2 𝑟 𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
Shrinkage or interference allowance
Consider a compound cylinder made up of two different materials.
Let the pressure set up at the junction of the cylinder owing to the shrink fit be
pressure p s.
Let the tangential stresses set up on the inner and outer tubes resulting from the
pressure ps be σti (compressive) and σto (tensile) respectively at the common radius
of these tubes ‘c’.
Let δ o = radial shift of outer cylinder and δ i = radial shift of inner cylinder at radius
‘c’
Since, circumferential strain = diametrical strain
Circumferential strain at radius ‘c’ on outer cylinder = δ o/c = εto
Circumferential strain at radius ‘c’ on inner cylinder = δ i/c = - εti
(Negative since it is a decrease in diameter)
Total interference or shrinkage (I) = δ o + δ i = c(εto - εti)
Now assuming open ends, i.e. σa = 0,
𝜎𝑡𝑜 𝜈1
𝜀𝑡𝑜 = − (−𝑝𝑠 ) Since 𝜎𝑟𝑜 = −𝑝𝑠
𝐸1 𝐸1
- 11 -
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
𝜎𝑡 𝜈2
𝜀𝑡𝑖 = 𝑖
− (−𝑝𝑠 ) Since 𝜎𝑟𝑖 = −𝑝𝑠
𝐸2 𝐸2
Where E1, and ν1, E2 and ν2 are the elastic modulus and Poisson's ratio of the outer
and inner cylinders respectively.
Therefore total interference or shrinkage allowance (based on radius)
1 1
𝐼𝑟 = [ (𝜎𝑡𝑜 + 𝜈1 𝑝𝑠 ) − (𝜎𝑡𝑖 + 𝜈2 𝑝𝑠 )]𝑐
𝐸1 𝐸2
Where ‘c’ is the initial nominal radius of the mating surfaces,
Note: σto and σti are evaluated at radius c of outer and inner cylinders respectively.
σti being compressive will change the negative sign to a positive one when its value
is substituted.
Shrinkage allowance based on diameter will be twice this value.
Generally, however, if the tubes are of the same material
∴ E1 = E2 = E and ν 1 = ν2 = ν
The values of σto and σti may be determined from the equations in terms of shrinkage
or interference allowance.
- 12 -
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
1
𝛿𝑖 = 𝜀𝑡 ∗ 𝑟 = (𝜎𝑡𝑖 − 𝜈𝑖 𝜎𝑟𝑖 )𝑟 at r=c
𝐸𝑖
𝑝𝑠 𝑐 2 + 𝑎2
𝛿𝑖 = − ( 2 − 𝜈𝑖 ) 𝑐
𝐸𝑖 𝑐 − 𝑎2
1
𝛿𝑜 = 𝜀𝑡 ∗ 𝑟 = (𝜎𝑡𝑜 − 𝜈𝑜 𝜎𝑟𝑜 )𝑟 at r=c
𝐸𝑜
𝑝𝑠 𝑏2 + 𝑐 2
𝛿𝑜 = ( 2 + 𝜈𝑜 ) 𝑐
𝐸𝑜 𝑏 − 𝑐 2
𝑝𝑠 𝑐 2 + 𝑎2 𝑝𝑠 𝑏2 + 𝑐 2
𝐼𝑑 = 2𝐼𝑟 = 2 ∗ 𝑐 [ ( 2 + 𝜈 𝑖 )] + 2 ∗ 𝑐 [ ( 2 + 𝜈𝑜 )]
𝐸𝑖 𝑐 − 𝑎2 𝐸𝑜 𝑏 − 𝑐 2
If both jacket and tube are made from the same materials
𝑐 ∗ 𝑝𝑠 2𝑐 2 (𝑏2 − 𝑎2 )
𝐼𝑑 = 2𝐼𝑟 = 2 [ ]
𝐸 (𝑐 2 − 𝑎2 )(𝑏2 − 𝑐 2 )
- 13 -
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Example 1.
The internal and external diameter of a thick hollow cylinder are 80 mm and 120
mm respectively. It is subjected to an external pressure of 40 N/mm2 and an internal
pressure of 120 N/mm2. Calculate the radial and circumferential stresses at the mean
radius.
Solution;
The radial and circumferential (tangential) stresses can be obtained by;
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 − 𝑏2 𝑝𝑜 𝑎2 𝑏2 (𝑝𝑖 − 𝑝𝑜 ) 1
𝜎𝑟 = ( 2 )− ( ) 2
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑏2 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 − 𝑏2 𝑝𝑜 𝑎2 𝑏2 (𝑝𝑖 − 𝑝𝑜 ) 1
𝜎𝑡 = ( 2 )+( ) 2
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑏2 − 𝑎2 𝑟
80 120
𝑎= = 40 𝑚𝑚 , = = 60 𝑚𝑚 , Po=40 N/mm2 , Pi=120 N/mm2, r=50 mm
2 2
Example 2.
A pipe with internal diameter 400 mm is to carry a fluid pressure of 12 MPa. If the
maximum stress in the material of the pipe is restricted to 110 MPa, calculate the
minimum thickness of the pipe required.
Solution;
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡 = 2 (1 + 2 )
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
- 14 -
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Example 3.
A pressure vessel 0.3 m internal, 0.4 m external diameters and 0.9 m long, with
closed ends is be subjected to a hydraulic test of 15 N/mm2.
Calculate the change of internal and external diameters. E=210 GPa and ν=0.3
Solution;
At the inside surface (layer) ---- at r=a
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡𝑖 = 2 (1 + 2 ) = 53.57 𝑀𝑃𝑎
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑟𝑖 = 2 (1 − 2 ) = −𝑝𝑖 = −15 𝑀𝑃𝑎
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
𝑝𝑖 𝑎2 − 𝑝𝑜 𝑏2
𝜎𝐿 = = 19.28 𝑀𝑃𝑎
𝑏2 − 𝑎2
1
𝜀𝑡𝑖 = [𝜎 − 𝜈(𝜎𝑟 + 𝜎𝐿 )]
𝐸 𝑡
𝜀𝑡𝑖 = 2.489 ∗ 10−4
Δ𝐷𝑖
𝜀𝑡𝑖 =
𝐷𝑖
Δ𝐷𝑖 = 𝜀𝑡𝑖 ∗ 𝐷𝑖 = 2.489 ∗ 10−4 ∗ 300 = 0.071 𝑚𝑚
At the outside surface (layer) ---- at r=b
𝜎𝑟𝑜 = 0 𝑎𝑡 𝑟 = 𝑏, and 𝜎𝐿 = 19.28 𝑀𝑃𝑎
𝑎2 𝑝𝑖 𝑏2
𝜎𝑡𝑜 = 2 (1 + 2 ) = 38.57 𝑀𝑃𝑎
𝑏 − 𝑎2 𝑟
1
𝜀𝑡𝑜 = [𝜎 − 𝜈(𝜎𝑟 + 𝜎𝐿 )]
𝐸 𝑡𝑜
𝜀𝑡𝑜 = 1.56 ∗ 10−4
Δ𝐷𝑜 = 𝜀𝑡𝑜 ∗ 𝐷𝑜 = 1.56 ∗ 10−4 ∗ 400 = 0.064 𝑚𝑚
- 15 -
STRESSES ANALYSIS II Sheet No. 3
Problem 1.
A steel cylinder with internal diameter 160 mm and external diameter 320
mm. If it is subject to an internal pressure of 150 MPa. Determine, i) the
radial and tangential stresses. ii) The maximum shear stress in the cylinder.
Problem 2.
A cylinder is 150 mm inside diameter and 450 mm outside diameter.
The internal pressure is 160 MPa and the external pressure is 80 MPa.
Find the maximum radial and tangential stresses and the maximum shear
stress. The ends are closed.
Problem 3.
A cylinder has an inside diameter of 100 mm and an internal pressure of
50 MPa. Find the needed wall thickness if the maximum shear stress is
60 MPa.
Problem 4.
A thick cylinder is 100 mm outside diameter and 50 mm inside diameter.
It is pressurized to 112 MPa on the inside. (E= 205 GPa and ν=0.27).
Calculate the following.
The out circumferential stress on the outside layer.
The out circumferential stress on the inside layer.
The longitudinal stress.
The out circumferential strain on the outside layer.
The out circumferential strain on the inside layer.
The change in the inner diameter.
The change in the outer diameter.
- 16 -