Stress analysis techniques without using finite elements method
I am a student engineer on a work term with a consulting that has asked me to perform stress analysis on various dust collectors under maximum stress conditions. I am to determine the maximum allowable pressure. I do not have access to a finite element analysis program and my question is whether or not I can perform a stress analysis on these systems without it. Most of the systems are cyclones and as a result of how they function are circular. Several reach high pressures and I'm examining them when they're on the brink of yield strength. They have stiffeners along the sides and a slanted cylindrical top leading into the output duct. Is there a method of performing a rudimentary stress analysis on these systems without using FEA??? Any help would be greatly appreciated as this has been a significant problem in my work books for some time now :)