Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
For Thin Cylinder, an examiner focuses on closed cylindrical pressure vessel stresses. Which option is valid? Avoid the common trap that both stresses are zero at the wall.
Strength of MaterialsThin CylinderMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
longitudinal stress is twice hoop stress
B
hoop stress is twice the longitudinal stress
C
hoop stress is independent of diameter
D
both stresses are zero at the wall
Correct Answer
B. hoop stress is twice the longitudinal stress
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For a closed thin cylinder, sigma_h = pD/2t and sigma_l = pD/4t. Correct option: B.
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