Thermal Stress Analysis in a barrel of a T-80 tank

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Thermal stresses in a T-80 tank barrel during firing can be significant and should not be neglected. The calculation involves using the elastic modulus, coefficient of thermal expansion, and the temperature change from initial to firing conditions. The provided values include an elastic modulus of 205 GPa and a coefficient of expansion of 15.69 x 10^-6 m/m.°C. The barrel's constraints and material properties must also be considered in the analysis. Accurate thermal stress calculations are essential for ensuring the structural integrity of the tank barrel.
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Homework Statement


I need to find thermal stresses that will be produced in a tank barrel as a result of firing. First of all, I want to know if theses stresses can be small enough to be neglected? And if not, then how can they be calculated? I basically know the solution but I want to be sure. If I can improve my solution in any way or if there can be another way to solve it, I would be interested.
I don't know the temperature after firing so I would be denoting it with T and initial temperature will be To.

Homework Equations


Thermal Stress= elastic modulus * coefficient of expansion * change in temperature

The Attempt at a Solution


Using the
E=205 G Pa
coefficient of expansion = 15.69 x 10-6 m/m.°C
change in temperature = T-To
stress= 205*109 * 15.69 x 10-6 * (T-To)
 
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The barrel is constrained only to the turret only. It is smooth bore, auto-frettaged and chrome-platted. It is made up of a single layer of material properties of which I have provided.
 

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