10.5.5 Beam Theory In the beam theory developed by Lundgren the shell is analysed as a beam of curved cross section spanning between the end frames or traverses. In the case of long shells, the longitudinal force components are predominant and hhence the beam theory is ideally suited for the analysis. The beam theory is generally applicable for cylindrical shells of (L/R) ratio exceeding the value of =. In the beam theory the cross section of the shell is assumed with or without edge beams and the sectional properties are determined and the stresses are computed using the beam theory. An arch analysis is also conducted to determine the transverse moments and thrusts so that suitable reinforcements are designed. Referring to Fig. 10.10 Fig. 10.10 Shell-properties 2f Redint-Reos 6 2f Redine where R= Radius of the shell and t= thickness of the shell [Pa rcoseSecond Moment of area : reo? | Rater pcos pm nt f C520 go ~2e[ 4 anny 2 jo 4 2] Rane ‘Area of segment of shell = Iwas Uce~ A+¥] Ina=2R4 [5+ ne (f Redt-a) st ‘The use of these equations are illustrated with the help of the following example. 10.5.6 Design Example A reinforced concrete circular shell has the following particulars: Radius R= 6 m Span =2L=24m Semicentral angle= 4= 60° ‘Thickness = = 50 mm. Calculate the maximum stress due to self weight only in the shell by beam theory and compare the values with the results of membrane theory. Rise of shell = (R— R cos 60°) = 6(1 ~ cos 60°) = 3 m ‘Area of segment =2 J (6-d8¥(0.05) YA = (2x n/3 x 6 x 0.05) = 0,628 m? 2 J R2-d8 1-008 8 & =4.97m sin 266 =, sin 120 ay [.-2:0x008 lz — Ina Uce- 4+] =[15.99- (0.628)(4.97)7] = 0.50 m+ Weight/metre run of shell = (0.628 x 25)= 15.71 kN/m ]-1599m oe » taxman Bat (1521222) a3 aNExtreme fibre stress at crown 1131 x 106 1.03% 103] _ 5 93 nye be (AR! = 2.33 Nimm The value of compressive stress o¢ obtained by membrane theory in design Example 10.5.3 is 0.6 N/mm?. This indicates that when membrane theory is applied for long shells, the stresses are under estimated.