Deflections in Radially Loaded Thin Elastic Rings

Abstract

Equations are developed for determining radial deflections in thin elastic circular rings which are subjected to any number of radial load sets or repeated distributed radial load functions; where within each set or repeated function, the loads are equal in magnitude, in sense, and in spacing. Reference is made to a previous paper by the authors [1] in which formulations were presented enabling the determination of internal loads in such loaded rings, a necessary prerequisite for deformation analysis. Examples requiring necessary computer solutions are included.