Design Problems of Ballistic Missile Tank Structures: Simplified Analysis of the Effects of Axial Compression and Internal Pressure on Structural Stability

Abstract

The in‐flight design problems of ballistic missile fuel tank structures are examined and simplified analyses are presented.

Citation

Houghton, D.S. and Johns, D.J. (1961), "Design Problems of Ballistic Missile Tank Structures: Simplified Analysis of the Effects of Axial Compression and Internal Pressure on Structural Stability", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 33 No. 7, pp. 188-192. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb033430