2 - Thin-Walled Cylinders
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Practice Questions
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Define thin-walled assumption.
💡 Hint: Think about how thickness relates to radius.
What is the formula for hoop stress?
💡 Hint: Remember the values represented by p, r, and t.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for hoop stress in thin-walled cylinders?
💡 Hint: Look for relationships that involve pressure and radius.
True or False: Axial stress is always greater than hoop stress in a thin-walled cylinder.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationships given in the formulas.
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Challenge Problems
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A thin-walled cylindrical tank has an internal radius of 5 m and a wall thickness of 0.1 m. If the internal pressure is 300 kPa, calculate the hoop and axial stresses.
💡 Hint: Ensure you maintain units consistent while substituting.
A chemistry lab holds a thin-walled tube under a vacuum of 50 kPa. If the tube’s internal radius is 0.2 m and thickness is 2 mm, calculate the stresses considering it’s subjected to both internal and external pressures.
💡 Hint: Analyze each pressure separately before combining.
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