ESDU 66010 gives curves that enable the maximum stresses to be determined for a long circular cylindrical shell with a flat head closure under uniform internal or external pressure. The stresses and deflections of the head are determined using these data in conjunction with ESDU 65002.
ESDU 66010-1966 history
1966ESDU 66010-1966 Elastic stresses in a long circular cylindrical shell with a flat head closure under uniform pressure.