The maximum shear stress in a thin-walled cylinder is determined primarily by the hoop stress and axial stress, while radial stress is negligible when only internal pressure is applied. Radial stress is zero on the outer surface and equals the gauge pressure on the inner surface, varying linearly through the wall thickness. This confirms that radial stress does not significantly impact the overall stress analysis in thin cylinders. Further research verified these findings, solidifying the understanding of stress distribution in thin-walled structures.
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For a thin walled cylinder, it is negligible compared to the axial and hoop stresses. It is zero on the outside, and gauge pressure on the inside. So it varies linearly with position through the thickness of the wall. But, irrespective of the location, the magnitude is going to be very low relative to the other principal stresses.OKaraali said:I am having some trouble finding out the Maximum shear stress, I worked out my hoop stress and axial stress for the thin cylinder theory but the radial stress i am having issues with. If the applied pressure is only internal then would the radial stress be 0.