Overview of axisymmetric body problems

A crucial aspect of engineering simulation is figuring out approximations that allow us to simplify specific problems without compromising the accuracy of our analysis. Designating certain problems as axisymmetric problems is one such approximation in the context of structural analysis.

In general, an axisymmetric body problem is characterized by two fundamental features:

• First, it involves a component that may be generated by revolving a curve or a plane section around an axis of symmetry [1] (see the Further reading section).
• Second, the component under question is assumed to have radially symmetric material properties, supports and loading configurations.

There are three important problems where the notion of axisymmetric considerations has contributed to the simplifications of analysis:

• Pressurized Vessels: This includes various kinds of vessels in the form of thin-walled/thick-walled cylindrical, conical, toroidal...