A steam boiler, 1.2 meter in diameter, generates steam at a gauge pressure of 0.7 N/mm2. Assuming the efficiency of the riveted joints as 75%, find the thickness of the shell. Given that ultimate tensile stress = 385 MPa and factor of safety = 5

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A steam boiler, 1.2 meter in diameter, generates steam at a gauge pressure of 0.7 N/mm2. Assuming the efficiency of the riveted joints as 75%, find the thickness of the shell. Given that ultimate tensile stress = 385 MPa and factor of safety = 5
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