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As of 12/27/2017, we plan on using 180lbs of shear pins, making for a desired yield force of 720lbs. This analysis requires makes use of thin-walled pressure vessel theory, summarized below"
Resources:
The following resources are useful materials for learning about pressure vessel theory.and piston theory:
Jeff Hanson, Texas Tech: Intro to Thin Walled Pressure Vessels
University of Colorado, Boulder: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessel Theory