A new method to estimate load carrying capacity of thin-walled conical shells

Abstract

The conical shell with different shell thicknesses and base angles at the lower edge are investigated in the study. A new method is proposed to estimate load carrying capacity of the conical shell structures with a base angle less than 25°. The proposed method is also applicable to different radial stiffnesses of the structure. Empirical relationships are established based on the results of the numerical analysis.