A bounding theorem is obtained for the time of creep rupture of shell structures subjected to cyclic loading. It is found that the shakedown concepts can be used in which a reference rupture stress replaces the yield stress.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Creep, Rupture, Shells, Stress, Theorems (Mathematics), Yield stress
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