2.2 - Axial (Longitudinal) Stress
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for axial stress in a pressure vessel?
💡 Hint: Think about what variables are involved regarding pressure and dimensions.
What does the term 'thin-walled cylinder' mean?
💡 Hint: Consider using a ratio to compare thickness and radius.
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What is the primary function of axial stress in pressure vessels?
💡 Hint: Think about why engineers analyze stress in structural components.
True or False: Axial stress is only significant in thick-walled pressure vessels.
💡 Hint: Recall the conditions where both stress types are relevant.
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A pressure vessel of radius 8 cm and wall thickness 0.4 cm is tested at an internal pressure of 600 kPa. Calculate both axial and hoop stresses. Discuss the implications of these stresses in design.
💡 Hint: Use both formulas and consider material limits.
Describe how axial stress calculations differ between thin-walled and thick-walled pressure vessels, providing an example for each.
💡 Hint: Consider the formulas for each type of vessel.
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