Problem 3 A large spherical tank (see figure) contains gas at a pressure of 3.5 MPa. The tank is 20 m in diameter and is constructed of high-strength steel having a yield stress in tension of 550 MPa. (a) Determine the required thickness of the wall of the tank if a factor of safety of 3.5 with respect to yielding is required. (b) If the tank wall thickness is 100 mm, what is the maximum permissible internal pressure? (Assume that the given radius or diameter is an inside dimension and that all internal pressures are gage pressures.)

Problem 3 A large spherical tank (see figure) contains gas at a pressure of 3.5 MPa. The tank is 20 m in diameter and is constructed of high-strength steel having a yield stress in tension of 550 MPa. (a) Determine the required thickness of the wall of the tank if a factor of safety of 3.5 with respect to yielding is required. (b) If the tank wall thickness is 100 mm, what is the maximum permissible internal pressure? (Assume that the given radius or diameter is an inside dimension and that all internal pressures are gage pressures.)

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Chapter8: Applications Of Plane Stress (pressure Vessels, Beams, And Combined Loadings)

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Problem 8.2.3P: A large spherical tank (see figure) contains gas at a pressure of 420 psi. The tank is 45 ft in...

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