The cylindrical tank has an external diameter of 20 in and a wall thickness of 1/2 in. The tank is pressurized to 200 psi and carries an axial tensile force of 24 kips. The max in-plane shear stress at the wall of the tank is most closely equal to: 24 kips 950 psi 558 psi 20 in. p= 200 psi 24 kips
The cylindrical tank has an external diameter of 20 in and a wall thickness of 1/2 in. The tank is pressurized to 200 psi and carries an axial tensile force of 24 kips. The max in-plane shear stress at the wall of the tank is most closely equal to: 24 kips 950 psi 558 psi 20 in. p= 200 psi 24 kips
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:**
The cylindrical tank has an external diameter of 20 inches and a wall thickness of 1/2 inch. The tank is pressurized to 200 psi and carries an axial tensile force of 24 kips. The maximum in-plane shear stress at the wall of the tank is most closely equal to:
**Diagram Explanation:**
The image contains a simplified diagram of a cylindrical tank with the following features:
- The tank is labeled with a length of 20 inches and a pressure of 200 psi.
- Axial tensile forces of 24 kips are applied at both ends of the tank, represented by arrows pointing away from the tank.
**Multiple Choice Options:**
- 950 psi
- 558 psi (selected)
- 0
- 1342 psi
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