Construction of homogeneous solutions of the torsion problem for a radially inhomogeneous transversely isotropic cylinder

The torsion problem for a radially inhomogeneous transversely isotropic cylinder of small thickness was investigated by the method of asymptotic integration of elasticity theory equations. It is assumed that the side part of the cylinder is stress-free, and boundary conditions are set at the ends of the cylinder, leaving the cylinder in equilibrium. The elastic moduli are thought to be arbitrary continuous functions of the variable along the cylinder radius. The formulated boundary value problem is reduced to a spectral problem containing a small parameter characterizing the thin-walledness of the cylinder. Homogeneous solutions are built, i.e. any solutions of the equilibrium equation satisfying the condition of no stresses on the side surfaces. It is shown that the solution of the torsion problem consists of a penetrating solution and a boundary layer character solution similar to Saint-Venant's edge effect in the theory of inhomogeneous plates. The penetrating solution determines the internal stress-strain state of a radially inhomogeneous cylinder. The stress state determined by the penetrating solution is equivalent to the torsional moments of stresses acting in the cross-section perpendicular to the cylinder axis. Solutions having the boundary layer character are localized at the ends of the cylinder and decrease exponentially with distance from the ends. These solutions are absent in applied shell theories. Asymptotic formulas for displacement and stresses are built, which make it possible to calculate the three-dimensional stress-strain state of a radially inhomogeneous transversely isotropic cylinder of small thickness. Based on the obtained asymptotic expansions, it is possible to assess the applicability of applied theories and build a refined applied theory for radially inhomogeneous cylindrical shells