General Studies · Strength of Materials
In an internally pressurized thick-walled cylinder, how do the hoop (circumferential) and radial stresses vary across the thickness?
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- 1Both hoop and radial stresses vary parabolically.✓
- 2Both hoop and radial stresses vary linearly.
- 3Hoop stress remains constant, but radial stress varies parabolically.
- 4Hoop stress varies parabolically, but radial stress remains constant.
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Both hoop and radial stresses vary parabolically.
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