Question

A water tank, 22 ft in diameter, is made from steel plates that are 1/2 in. thick. Find the maximum height to which the tank may be filled if the circumferential stress is limited to 6000 psi.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Thin walled pressure vessel 8 Solution: Diameter of the water tank = 22 ft Thickness of steel plate = 1/2 inch Maximum circumferential stress = 6000 psi Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/ft3 Required: The maximum height to which the tank may be filled with water h= 52.45 ft