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Hoop Stress

Hoop Stress

Hoop Stress

(OP)
Using Lame' Equation for Hoop stress the equation states

Hoop Stress=(a^2pi-b^2po)   -    (pi-po)a^2b^2
                    b^2-a^2                 (a^2-b^2)r^2

pi=interior pressure
po=exterior pressure
a=interior radius
b=exterior radius

What does the r stand for?  is it the total radius or is it the thickness of the cylinder?

RE: Hoop Stress

The r in Lame' equations is a radius with a value between a and b used to compute the stress at that particular radius.  Compute the equation with a series of increasing r values ranging from a to b to get values for a plot of the stress across the wall. The denominator in the second half of the equation should be (b^2-a^2)r^2. Because of the negative sign in the middle, I believe the equation you presented is for radial stress NOT "hoop" or tangential stress. This equation is for thick walled cylinders, only. See this site for a simpler equation when Po=0, equation development, and definitions. Example calculations can be found on related pages at this site:   
http://www.utm.edu/departments/engin/lemaster/Machine%20Design/Notes%2013.pdf

RE: Hoop Stress

(OP)
Thanks for the advice EMTEC.  The equation typed in was an error on my part, but thanks for telling me what the r value stood for.  I appreciate it.

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