Mathematics · Strength of Materials
A cylindrical boiler shell of 1.6 m diameter is fabricated from a 20 mm thick plate. What is the maximum permissible internal steam pressure in the boiler if the maximum tensile stress (hoop stress) in the plate must not exceed 80 MPa?
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- 18 MPa
- 24 MPa
- 32 MPa✓
- 41 MPa
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2 MPa
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