A large spherical tank (see figure) containsgas at a pressure of 420 psi. The tank is 45 ft in diameterand is constructed of high-strength steel havinga yield stress in tension of 80 ksi.(a) Determine the required thickness (to the nearest1/4 inch) of the wall of the tank if a factor ofsafety of 3.5 with respect to yielding is required.(b) If the tank wall thickness is 2.25 in., what is themaximum permissible internal pressure?

A large spherical tank (see figure) containsgas at a pressure of 420 psi. The tank is 45 ft in diameterand is constructed of high-strength steel havinga yield stress in tension of 80 ksi.(a) Determine the required thickness (to the nearest1/4 inch) of the wall of the tank if a factor ofsafety of 3.5 with respect to yielding is required.(b) If the tank wall thickness is 2.25 in., what is themaximum permissible internal pressure?

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Chapter8: Applications Of Plane Stress (pressure Vessels, Beams, And Combined Loadings)

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