On the Numerical Solutions of the Naghdi's Equations for the Axially Symmetric Shell

Abstract

The Naghdi's basic differential equations for the general axially symmetric shell, which include the effect of transverse shear deformation, have not hitherto been solved numerically for some definite shell problems. In this paper, the Naghdi's equations for the problem of the torispherical head of pressure vessels are treated by means of the numerical method, which is developed by W. K. Sepetoski and others, and the effect of transverse shear deformation for the problem mentioned above is elucidated.