Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Braja M. Das
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.1P
To determine
Find the area ratio of the Shelby tube.
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Answer to Problem 3.1P
The area ratio of the tube is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The outside diameter
The inside diameter
Calculation:
Calculate the area ratio
Therefore, the area ratio of the tube is
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