Derivation of blank thickness
Derivation of blank thickness
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Does anybody know the derivation of (B31.3, paragraph 304.5.3) the minimum required thickness for the following blank equation: t = d * ((3*P /16*SEW) + c)^0.5, which can be further simplified to (assuming E = 1, W = 1, and no corrosion allowance) t = d(3P/16S)^0.5. So far I managed to get t = PD/4S (not sure if the approach is correct). Thanks in advance.





RE: Derivation of blank thickness
More details about this is available in two papers, the Journal paper is essentially the same as the conference paper.
http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/...
http://pressurevesseltech.asmedigitalcollection.as...
RE: Derivation of blank thickness
RE: Derivation of blank thickness
Roark's 7th Edition, Table 11.2, Case 10, Uniformly distributed pressure from ro to a.
The equation provided for special cases is M = KMq(a^2), when r0/a is 0 then Kmra = -0.125
The above factor is assuming that the end plate boundary is fixed. Not necessarily true but it could be considered that the portion exposed to pressure is "fixed" within an outer ring which is the excess blind that sits outside of the gasket diameter.
Plugging this into the mentioned equation then gives a max moment occurring at the gasket interface of M = 1/8*qa^2.
Finding the related stress due to bending is S = 1/8*P*(r)^2 * (t/2) / (b*t^3/12)
Substituting D/2 for r, recognizing b as a unit width so replacing it with 1 you get the following, S = [12*P*(D^2)] / [64*t^2], rearranging for t and reducing gives, t = D[3P/16S]^.5
I don't have a great familiarity with this particular section of Roark's but I believe the above approach makes sense and is what was done to arrive at the B31.3 equation.
Any comments?
Thanks,
Ehzin
RE: Derivation of blank thickness
If you are serious about deriving the formulas, get a copy of Theory of Plates and Shells by Timoshenko and Woinowsky-Kreiger. Advanced Mechanics of Materials by Boresi, Shmidt, and Sidebottom also covers the derivation of formulas for circular plate behavior in part 13.9 of the 5th edition.