NASA NTRS · 19720000025
Simple method for forming thin-wall pressure vessels
Abstract
Application of internal hydrostatic pressure to seam-welded circular cylindrical tanks having corner-welded, flat, circular ends forms large thin-walled high quality tanks. Form limits expansion of cylindrical portion of final tank while hemispherical ends develop freely; no external form or restraint is required to fabricate spherical tanks.
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Erickson, A. L., Guist, L. R.. 1972-01-01. Simple method for forming thin-wall pressure vessels. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720000025
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