Thin Elastic Rings Subjected to Radial Load Sets

Abstract

General equations are developed for determining internal loads in thin elastic circular rings, simultaneously subjected to a number of sets of radial loads. All sets are not necessarily of the same nature, but within each set the loads are equally spaced and of equal magnitude and radial sense. The formulations are applicable to distributed load functions as well. Applications of the method, embracing sometimes necessary computer solutions, are included in sample problems.