(#53) Pressure Vessel Stress Shells and Failure

Master the advanced stress analysis of pressure vessels and shell structures.Dive deep into predicting structural integrity by analyzing complex internal stress distributions in pressurized components. Learn the crucial role of geometric discontinuities and local irregularities, calculating maximum elastic stresses using stress concentration factors. Gain expertise in applying yield criteria for ductile materials, such as the maximum distortion energy (von Mises) and maximum shear stress theories, and specialized rupture criteria like the Coulomb-Mohr theory for brittle materials. Understand critical design challenges including elastic stability in thin shells and the effects of sustained high-pressure loading (creep) on long-term performance.