Abstract: Equations of motion are derived for coupled extension, flexure, and torsion of pretwisted curved bars of thin-walled, open section. The derivation is based on energy principles and includes ...

Abstract: Rigid plastic plate theory is used to determine the limit load for a pipe-supported flat plate loaded by uniform pressure. The solution is applied to design of condenser hotwell floors under ...

Abstract: Governing equations of plane elasticity are examined to define suitable approximate theories. Each dependent variable in the problem is considered as a series expansion in Legendre polynomials; ...

Abstract: A clamped, circular plate under uniform pressure simulating a U-tube heat exchanger tubesheet is studied to ascertain the effect of tube rotational restraint on the tubesheet design. This effect ...

Abstract: A condenser tube bank with individual tubes axially and laterally restrained at the ends by tube sheets, and laterally restrained at intermediate locations by support plates is subjected to a ...

Abstract: Design methods for full face gaskets in bolted pressure vessel joints have received little attention in the literature. Such gasketed joints play a prominent role in attaching rectangular plan ...

Abstract: The effect of an elastic-perfectly plastic foundation on compressive load carrying capacity of beam columns is considered. The configuration studied simulates a power plant condenser support plate ...