PLASTIC DESIGN OF A STORAGE TANK

The defining equations for finding the yieldpoint load of a symmetrically loaded cylindrical shell have been known for some time and presented in textbooks. This paper tackles the practical problem of designing a storage tank. The tank is of cylindrical shape in a vertical position filled with an incompressible liquid. The bottom of the tank is assumed to be rigid. Four different cases of top closure are considered: open, closed but not welded, welded but not sealed, and sealed. In each case, tank designs are found which just cause incipient plastic flow.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

  Minneapolis, MN  United States  55455
• Authors:
  • Hodge Jr, P G
• Publication Date: 1972

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 25 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container tanks; Cylinders (Geometry); Design; Plastic deformation; Plasticity; Shells (Structural forms)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cylindrical shells
• Old TRIS Terms: Plastic strength; Tank design
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00035603
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Structure Committee
• Report/Paper Numbers: NR064-429-H1-1
• Contract Numbers: N14-67-a-113-25
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 27 1973 12:00AM