How do I calculate radial stress in a u-shaped t-beam with varying thickness?

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To calculate radial stress in a u-shaped t-beam with varying thickness at \theta=0 degrees, the integration must account for the changing thickness across the cross-section. The formula for radial stress, \sigma_{r}, involves integrating the product of thickness and circumferential stress, \sigma_{\theta}, over the defined limits of the inner and variable radii. Clarification is needed on how to treat the varying thickness, as previous attempts using separate thickness values for horizontal and vertical sections did not yield viable results. The integration limits must be carefully defined based on the geometry of the cross-section. Accurate plotting of radial stress as a function of radius will depend on resolving these integration challenges.
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I have a u-shaped t-beam, and I am trying to calculate the radial stress where \theta=0 degrees. I have calculated \sigma\theta_{} but I am unclear on how to treat the varying thickness of the cross-section when integrating with respect to radius.
 

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Hey Johnny,

You have to show your work first, so we can pinpoint where you went wrong.
 
\sigma_{r}=\frac{1}{tr}\int t\sigma_{\theta}dr
with a lower limit of a=inner radius, and upper limit of r=variable radius. For one, why is the thickness even included in the equation since it cancels anyway, and two, how do I treat the varying thickness of the cross-section? I have tried
\sigma_{r}=\frac{1}{t_{1}r}\int^{b}_{a} t_{1}\sigma_{\theta}dr+\frac{1}{t_{2}r}\int^{c}_{b} t_{2}\sigma_{\theta}dr

\sigma_{r}=\frac{1}{t_{1}r}\int^{r}_{a} t_{1}\sigma_{\theta}dr+\frac{1}{t_{2}r}\int^{r}_{b} t_{2}\sigma_{\theta}dr
where the subscripts 1 & 2 denote the horizontal and vertical portions of the cross-section, respectively. Neither method gives viable results. a, b, and c denote radius's at each definition of the cross-section starting with the inner radius. I have found \sigma_{\theta} already, I just need to know how to define the limits of the integral
 
I have added a couple of files for clarification. Also, I am plotting the radial stress as a function of the radius so the end result will include the variable "r".
 

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