Numerical - Stress in longitudinal direction, given pressure & dimensions

Q.  Internal pressure of 2.5 Mpa acts on a pressure vessel of thickness 15 mm and internal diameter of 1500 mm. What is the stress induced in longitudinal direction?
- Published on 18 Sep 15

a. 36.63 N/mm2
b. 59.13 N/mm2
c. 65.62 N/mm2
d. 131.25 N/mm2

ANSWER: 65.62 N/mm2

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  • Ak Sharma    -Posted on 02 Sep 20
    Sigma=4*thickness/pressure*diameter
    Sigma =2.5*1500/4*15
    =62.5 mm=65
  • Ak Sharma    -Posted on 02 Sep 20
    Sigma=4*thickness/pressure*diameter
    Sigma =2.5*1500/4*15
    =62.5 mm

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