An approach to determining natural frequencies of middle-thickness inhomogeneous
shells of revolution acted upon by static axisymmetrical loads is proposed. The
approach is based on application of the nonclassic shell model that takes into account
transverse shears and reduction across the wall thickness. In solving the problem
posed, decomposition into two interconnected problems is used. The first problem is
related to determination of the initial stress-strain state of shells under static
axisymmetrical loads. The second problem is related to determination of natural
frequencies of shells relative to this state that appears in the form of parametric
terms. To solve the problems, the numerical-analytical technique developed by the
authors is used. The efficiency of allowance for reduction across the wall thickness is
illustrated on the example of an inhomogeneous middle-thickness cylindrical shell
under local loads. Analysis of natural frequencies of the shell having the
form of a pneumatic tire is presented depending on the value of internal
pressure.