A scuba tank (see figure) is being designed for an internal pressure of 1600 psi with a

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A scuba tank (see figure) is being designed for an internal pressure of 1600 psi with a factor of safety of 2.0 with respect to yielding. The yield stress of the steel is 35,000 psi in tension and 16,000 psi in shear.
If the diameter of the tank is 7.0 in., what is the minimum required wall thickness?
A scuba tank (see figure) is being designed for an
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Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0495438076

7th edition

Authors: James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno

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