UNSPECIFIED (2003) Interpreting photoelastic data obtained for a spherical containment vessel. In: Conference on Pressure Equipment Technology, MAY 01-02, 2003, UNIV STRATHCLYDE, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND.

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Abstract

The construction method for a large spherical containment vessel has been simulated by performing a series of stress freezing cycles on a three dimensional photoelastic model. A method has been described for transferring the model test measurements to the prototype. The effect of changing the wall thickness and mechanical properties of the shell have been studied using finite element analysis. It is concluded that the change in material properties from epoxy resin to steel has little influence upon the peak stresses, but considerable care is needed to correct for the effect of a change in the shell thickness.

Item Type:	Conference Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Journal or Publication Title:	PRESSURE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY: THEORY AND PRACTICE
Publisher:	PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING PUBLISHING LTD
ISBN:	1-86058-401-2
Editor:	Banks, WM and Nash, DH
Date:	2003
Number of Pages:	13
Page Range:	pp. 199-211
Publication Status:	Published
Title of Event:	Conference on Pressure Equipment Technology
Location of Event:	UNIV STRATHCLYDE, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
Date(s) of Event:	MAY 01-02, 2003
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/9015

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