Abstract: The pipe whip problem is examined by means of elementary dynamics theory. It is shown that available methods can readily be modified and applied in a first estimate of the pipe whip problem.

Abstract: The initial parameter method, in the form proposed by V. Z. Vlasov, is presented and extended to the case of symmetric bending of cylindrical shells. It is shown that the method can be used ...

Abstract: This paper suggests a simple numerical approach to the limit analysis of cantilever cylindrical shells. The loads considered are external pressure and external pressure combined with a moment ...

Abstract: Limit loads of circular plates under combined transverse and in-plane loading are given for the von Mises yield condition. Ivanov’s approximation to the Ilyushin yield surface is used. Collapse ...

Abstract: Rigid-plastic yielding and postyielding of pressurized shallow spherical shells is considered. The analysis includes the contribution of the transverse shear to yielding. Two approximate numerical ...