Compound Cylinder stress problem

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The discussion focuses on calculating the maximum internal pressure a compound cylinder can withstand, given specific dimensions and stresses. The internal diameter is 100 mm, the common diameter is 200 mm, and the outer diameter is 300 mm, with a pressure of 30 MPa applied. The maximum hoop stress on the outer cylinder is 110 MPa, leading to a calculated maximum internal pressure of 79 MPa and a hoop stress of -18 MPa at the outer diameter of the inner cylinder. The lamé equations are utilized to derive these values, emphasizing the importance of boundary conditions in solving for the stresses.

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Homework Statement



So we have a compound cylinder, 100 mm internal diameter, 200 mm common diameter and an outer diameter of 300 mm. The pressure created by shrinking the outer cylinder on the inner cylinder is 30 MPa.

If the maximum hoop stress on the outer cylinder is 110 MPa, what is the maximum internal pressure the cylinder can widthstand? [79 MPa]

Also find the hoop stress at the outer diameter of the inner cylinder. [-18 MPa]

Homework Equations



Obviously we have the lamé equation, where σr = A - B/r2 and σh = A + B/r2

Then you have a number of boundary conditions. So as far as I figure it we have

inner tube

r = ri σr = -Pi

r = rc σr = -30 MPa

outer tube

r = rc σr = -30 MPa, σh = 110 MPa

r = ro σr = 0

the problem I am having here is that with A and B being different for the 2 cylinders, it appears that there are too many boundary conditions for the outer cylinder and not enough for the inner one?

The Attempt at a Solution



My attempts so far have basically just centred around solving A and B for the outer cylinder using the various boundary conditions, but it is all a bit pointless because I don't know which ones you are supposed to use and I can't solve for the inner tube because I can't see how I have the relavent information. If anyone could help me with this I would be very appreciative.
 
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You have to deal with both at the same time, using the interface conditions thst what happens on one also happens on the other in terms of displacements.
 
Ok I have figured it out. You basically just have to separate out the effects of the shrinkage and the pressure and then add them all together.
 

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