Generalized Thermoelasticity Theories for Axisymmetric Hollow Cylinders Under Thermal Shock with Variable Thermal Conductivity

The thermoelastic problem of clamped axisymmetric infinite hollow cylinders under thermal shock with variable thermal conductivity is presented. The outer surface of infinite hollow cylinder is considered to be thermally insulated while inner surface is subjected to an initial heating source. In addition, the cylinder is considered to be clamped at its inner and outer radii. Generalized thermoelasticity theories are used to deal with the field quantities. All generalized thermoelasticity theories such as Green and Lindsay, Lord and Shulman, and coupled thermoelasticity (CTE) are considered as special cases of the present theory. Effects of variable thermal conductivity and time parameters on radial displacement, temperature, and stresses of the hollow cylinders are investigated.