The Shrink-Fit of a Cylindrical Shell Onto a Discontinuous Rigid Mandrel

Abstract

This axisymmetric contact problem is solved using Kirchhoff-Love thin shell theory for a mandrel with a gap and for a plug, either of arbitrary length. The limiting case of a very long gap is of particular significance and is also solved. Representative numerical results are presented in graphical form and sufficient numerical results are presented in tabular form to permit easy computation of any desired aspect of the solution.