A closed cylindrical tank, placed horizontally, 400 mm in internal diameter and 2.2 mm thick is subjected to an axial compressive force (along its longitudinal axis) and uniform internal pressure. The stresses acting on an element of side is shown in the figure. a. What is the magnitude of the internal pressure in MPa? b. What is the applied axial force in kN? c. What is the maximum shear stress in MPa?

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A closed cylindrical tank, placed horizontally, 400 mm in internal diameter and 2.2 mm thick is subjected to 
an axial compressive force (along its longitudinal axis) and uniform internal pressure. The stresses acting on 
an element of side is shown in the figure.

a. What is the magnitude of the internal pressure in MPa?
b. What is the applied axial force in kN?
c. What is the maximum shear stress in MPa?

T (MPa)
30 -
35
ㅇ (MPa)
35
90
Transcribed Image Text:T (MPa) 30 - 35 ㅇ (MPa) 35 90
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