diff --git a/uni/mmme/2053_mechanics_of_solids/thick_walled_cylinders.md b/uni/mmme/2053_mechanics_of_solids/thick_walled_cylinders.md index c40301c..4862448 100755 --- a/uni/mmme/2053_mechanics_of_solids/thick_walled_cylinders.md +++ b/uni/mmme/2053_mechanics_of_solids/thick_walled_cylinders.md @@ -9,3 +9,51 @@ lecture_notes: [ ./lecture_notes/MMME2053_TC_Notes.pdf ] exercise_sheets: [ ./exercise_sheets/Thick Cylinders Exercise Sheet.pdf, ./exercise_sheets/Thick Walled Cylinders Exercise Sheet Solutions.pdf ] worked_examples: [ ./worked_examples/MMME2053_TC_WE1.pdf, ./worked_examples/MMME2053_TC_WE2.pdf, ./worked_examples/MMME2053_TC_WE3.pdf ] --- + +# Lame's Equations + +Derivation in lecture slides 2 (pp. 3-11) + +$$\sigma_h = A + \frac{B}{r^2}$$ + +$$\sigma_r = A - \frac{B}{r^2}$$ + +where $A$ and $B$ are *Lame's constants* (constants of integration). + +Note that $\sigma_r$ does not vary with radius, $r$. + +## Obtaining Lame's Constants + +The constants can be obtained by using the boundary conditions of the problem: + +At the inner radius ($r = R_i$) the pressure is only opposing the fluid inside: + +$$\sigma_r= -p_i$$ + +At the outer radius ($r = R_o$) the pressure is only opposing the fluid outside (e.g. atmospheric +pressure): + +$$\sigma_r = -p_o$$ + +Therefore: + +\begin{align*} +-p_i &= C - \frac{D}{R_i^2} +-p_o &= C - \frac{D}{R_o^2} +\end{align*} + +where $C$ and $D$ are constants which can be determined. + +## Cylinder with Closed Ends + +$$\sigma_z = \frac{R_i^2p_i - R_o^2p_o}{R_o^2-R_i^2}$$ + +## Cylinder with Pistons + +No axial load is transferred to the cylinder. + +$$\sigma_z = 0$$ + +## Solid Cylinder + +$$\sigma_r = \sigma_\theta = A$$