Abstract
The paper investigates a cylindrical shell which has two stable configurations, due to a particular distribution of residual stresses induced by plastic bending. The basic mechanics of the bistability are explained, along with details of the plastic forming. A comprehensive analytical model is developed which predicts the residual stress distribution and bistable configurations of the shell. Good correlation has been found between experimental results and predictions from this model.
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