Stress Analysis of Thin Metal Construction

H. L. Cox

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Stress Analysis of Thin Metal Construction

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H. L. Cox

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In seeking to analyse the stress distribution in a complex structure, our object is really twofold. In the first place, if the stress in each part is accurately known, the strength of each part separately can be assessed on the basis of tests on simple units and the necessity for testing the complete structure may be avoided. In the second place, if the stress distribution can be expressed as a function of the geometry of the structure, the effect of varying that geometry, particularly with the object of realising Holmes’ one-hoss-shay, can be examined theoretically and arbitrary-features of the design can be eliminated. If our knowledge were complete, any structure designed to a maximal or minimal condition would not permit any variation from one ideal form, the design would be uniquely determined by the stated requirements.

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Type: Proceedings
Information: The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 44 , Issue 351 , March 1940, pp. 231 - 282
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0368393100105048 [Opens in a new window]
Copyright: Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1940

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I. General

(a) Theory

(b) Practical

II. Flat Panels

(a) Theory of Buckling

(i) Compression

(ii) Shear

(b) Behaviour after Buckling and Strength

(i) Compression

(ii) Shear

III. Curved Panels

(a) Theory of Buckling

(i) Compression

(ii) Shear

(b) Behaviour after Buckling and Strength

(i) Compression

(ii) Shear

IV. Tubes

(a) Theory of Buckling

(i) Compression and Bending

(ii) Torsion

(b) Behaviour after Buckling and Strength

(i) Compression

(ii) Bending

(iii) Torsion

(iv) Combined Bending and Shear

V. Strength of Stiffeners

VI. Stability Under Compression of Combinations of Stiffeners and Panels

(a) Theoretical

(b) Experimental

VII. Stability of Corrugated and Orthotropic Panels

(a) Theoretical

(b) Experimental

VIII. Stability of Orthotropic Cylinders

IX. Stiffening of Holes Cut in Monocoque Structure

X. Diffusion of Concentrated Loads into Monocoque Structure

XI. Rivets

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