The open circular RCC water tank of diameter 5 m resting on firm ground with flexible base for 350 kilo litres capacity and height of the wall is 4 m. What is the hoop tension at the base of the wall? Take unit weight of water = 10kN/m3 a. 60 kN b. 75 kN c. 100 kN d. 85 kN

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The open circular RCC water tank of diameter 5 m resting on firm ground with flexible base
for 350 kilo litres capacity and height of the wall is 4 m. What is the hoop tension at the base
of the wall? Take unit weight of water = 10KN/m<sup>3</sup>
Ras
a. 60 kN
b. 75 kN
c. 100 kN
d. 85 kN
Transcribed Image Text:Q-118. The open circular RCC water tank of diameter 5 m resting on firm ground with flexible base for 350 kilo litres capacity and height of the wall is 4 m. What is the hoop tension at the base of the wall? Take unit weight of water = 10KN/m<sup>3</sup> Ras a. 60 kN b. 75 kN c. 100 kN d. 85 kN
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