D3PLOT 22.1

XA_ etc Stresses in Thin Shells Derived from Force and Moment Resultants

XA_ etc Stresses in thin shells derived from force and moment resultants

The force/moment resultants are converted to local axial and bending stresses as follows:

Axial stress = F/t
Bending stress = 6M/t 2
Outer fibre stress = F/t +/- 6M/t 2

Where:

F = force / unit width

M = moment / unit width

t = section thickness

Note that the bending component here assumes a linear elastic stress distribution (ie stress = My/I ) so "bending" and "outer fibre" stresses will be incorrect in a plastic section.