Abstract: Utilizing general stress functions expressed in polar coordinates, plane strain solutions are developed for large diameter thick cylindrical shells. The solutions provide field stresses and strains ...

Abstract: Elasticity solutions utilizing the classical Boussinesq potential functions for thick-wall submersible spheres are developed. The solutions provide field stresses and strains, which consider the ...

Abstract: Utilizing the concepts of limit analysis, and ultimate strength of concrete, a design approach for large diameter immersed reinforced concrete cylindrical hulls has been developed. The method is ...