Abstract
The impulsive response of a fluid-filled finite cylindrical shell with both ends clamped subjected to waterhammer waves is analyzed on the basis of three axisymmetric shell theories and the potential theory for perfect fluid. In the analysis Mirsky-Herrmann's theory considering the influence of the transverse shear deformation, Flugge's theory as an accurate classical theory and a simplified theory most frequently used are employed and it is assumed that the influence of the fluid-shell interaction is negligible. As a result, it is shown that if the accurate bending moments and the shear force are to be obtained, the use of Mirsky-Herrmann's theory is recommended. The numerical inverse Laplace transformation with use of the FFT algorithm contributes to the reduction of CPU time and the increased accuracy of results.
