The Collapse of Short Thin Tubes, Vol. 99 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. P. Carman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656014342 ISBN 13: 9780656014347

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How thin tubes fail under external pressure—and what that means for engineering

This concise study traces the history and key findings on the collapse of short, thin tubes. It explains how early formulas gave way to observations from modern experiments, and it shows how tube length, diameter, and wall thickness influence collapsing pressure across brass, steel, glass, and rubber tubes. The material combines historical context with practical curves and conclusions that help readers understand when a tube’s strength will hold or give way.

The work reviews classic results and the evolution of theory, from Fairbairn’s formula to Carman’s experiments, and it summarizes how the collapse pressure varies with length. It highlights the existence of a minimum or “critical” length for many tubes, and it notes that short tubes can behave very differently from long ones. The volume also presents observed pressure–length curves and practical guidance for applying these ideas to different materials and thicknesses.

• How tube length, diameter, and wall thickness affect collapse pressure
• Different behavior among metals, glass, and rubber
• Empirical curves and the concept of a six-diameter critical length
• Historical context showing how engineering formulas evolved

Ideal for engineers, students, and readers curious about the history and practical science behind tube design and safety.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656014342
• ISBN 13: 9780656014347
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 50