A shell may by termed as thin if its thickness to diameter ratio is less than 0.1. The factor which can be neglected in the calculation of membrane stresses is________________?

Correct answer: A. Bending

  • A. Bending
  • B. Deformation
  • C. Shear
  • D. Elongation

Explanation

Thin-shell analysis assumes the load is carried mainly by membrane stresses distributed through the wall. Bending stresses are neglected because their contribution is small when the thickness-to-diameter ratio is below about 0.1.

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