Finite deformation of an ideal rigid-plastic membrane

Abstract

We consider finite deformation of a membrane which is a cylinder in the initial state under a pressure uniformly distributed over the inner surface. The problem is solved using the model of deformation of an incompressible rigid-plastic material with full plasticity. Exact analytical relations are obtained for the pressure and kinematic characteristics as functions of the rotation angle of the normal on the contour of the shell. Elongations and displacements are found as functions of the radial coordinate. The time of reaching the maximum value of the external pressure is determined. It is shown that the change in the membrane thickness along the radial coordinate is constant.