Questions from Mechanics


Q: A circular cylindrical steel tank (see figure) contains a volatile

A circular cylindrical steel tank (see figure) contains a volatile fuel under pressure. A strain gage at point A records the longitudinal strain in the tank and transmits this information to a control...

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Q: A cylinder filled with oil is under pressure from a piston,

A cylinder filled with oil is under pressure from a piston, as shown in the figure. The diameter d of the piston is 1.80 in. and the compressive force F is 3500 lb. The maximum allowable s...

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Q: Solve the preceding problem if d = 90 mm, F =

Solve the preceding problem if d = 90 mm, F = 42 kN, and Ï„allow = 40 MPa. Data from Problem 9: A cylinder filled with oil is under pressure from a piston, as shown in the figure. The dia...

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Q: A standpipe in a water-supply system (see figure)

A standpipe in a water-supply system (see figure) is 12 ft in diameter and 6 in. thick. Two horizontal pipes carry water out of the standpipe; each is 2 ft in diameter and 1 in. thick. When the system...

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Q: A cylindrical tank with hemispherical heads is constructed of steel sections that

A cylindrical tank with hemispherical heads is constructed of steel sections that are welded circumferentially (see figure). The tank diameter is 1.25 m, the wall thickness is 22 mm, and the internal...

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Q: A cylindrical tank with diameter d = 18 in. is subjected

A cylindrical tank with diameter d = 18 in. is subjected to internal gas pressure p = 450 psi. The tank is constructed of steel sections that are welded circumferentially (see figure). The heads of th...

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Q: A pressurized cylindrical tank with flat ends is loaded by torques T

A pressurized cylindrical tank with flat ends is loaded by torques T and tensile forces P (see figure). The tank has a radius of r = 125 mm and wall thickness t = 6.5 mm. The internal pressure p = 7.2...

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Q: A spherical balloon with an outer diameter of 500 mm and thickness

A spherical balloon with an outer diameter of 500 mm and thickness 0.3 mm is filled with a gas. Calculate maximum permissible pressure in the balloon if the allowable normal strain at the outer surfac...

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Q: A large spherical tank (see figure) contains gas at a

A large spherical tank (see figure) contains gas at a pressure of 420 psi. The tank is 45 ft in diameter and is constructed of high-strength steel having a yield stress in tension of 80 ksi. (a) Deter...

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Q: Solve the preceding problem if the internal pressure is 3.85

Solve the preceding problem if the internal pressure is 3.85 MPa, the diameter is 20 m, the yield stress is 590 MPa, and the factor of safety is 3.0. (a) Determine the required thickness to the neares...

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