A spherical gas-storage tank with an inside diameter of 31 ft is being constructed to store gas under an internal pressure of 204 psi. The tank will be constructed from structural steel that has a yield strength of 31 ksi. If a factor of safety of 3.0 with respect to the yiel strength is required, determine the minimum wall thickness required for the spherical tank. 2.02 in. 1.84 in. 1.15 in. O 1.32 in. 2.18 in.

A spherical gas-storage tank with an inside diameter of 31 ft is being constructed to store gas under an internal pressure of 204 psi. The tank will be constructed from structural steel that has a yield strength of 31 ksi. If a factor of safety of 3.0 with respect to the yiel strength is required, determine the minimum wall thickness required for the spherical tank. 2.02 in. 1.84 in. 1.15 in. O 1.32 in. 2.18 in.

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