Investigation on the mechanisms of strain growth in cylindrical containment vessels subjected to internal blast loading

Q. Dong*, Q. M. Li, J. Y. Zheng

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Abstract

Strain growth is a phenomenon observed in the elastic response of containment vessels subjected to internal blast loading. The local dynamic response of a containment vessel may become larger in a later stage than its response in the earlier stage. In order to find out the possible mechanisms of the strain growth phenomenon, the natural frequencies and mode shapes of various vibration modes in cylindrical shells with different boundary conditions are obtained theoretically and numerically. The dynamic elastic responses of cylindrical shells subjected to internal blast loading are studied by theoretical analysis and finite element simulation using LS-DYNA. It is found that strain growth in cylindrical containment vessels is mainly caused by linear modal superposition and nonlinear modal coupling. The effects of the reflected blast shock waves and structural perturbation are discussed. The proposed theory for the strain growth mechanisms may guide the safe design of cylindrical containment vessels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2008 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP2008
Pages211-220
Number of pages10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2008 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP2008 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 27 Jul 200831 Jul 2008

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP
Volume5
ISSN (Print)0277-027X

Conference

ConferenceASME 2008 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, PVP2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period27/07/0831/07/08

Keywords

  • Cylindrical shells
  • Modal analysis
  • Modal coupling
  • Modal superposition
  • Strain growth

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