Infrared Dome

[slowedd]

Can anyone provide some insight into the what formula to use for the structural integrity of a dome under external pressure? The dome would be in a hemispherical shape.
Thank you

Slowedd

 

[GregLocock]

Check Roark. The boundary condition around the base will be significant.

Cheers

Greg Locock

SIGlease see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[RPstress]

NASA CR 1457 Manual For Structural Stability Analysis of Sandwich Plates and Shells.

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19700004831_1970004831.pdf

NASA CR 912 Shell Analysis Manual.

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19680015330_1968015330.pdf

NACA TN 3783 Handbook of Structural Stability Part III - Buckling of Curved Plates and Shells.

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19930084510_1993084510.pdf