A strain gage is installed in the longitudinal direction on the surface of an aluminum beverage can

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A strain gage is installed in the longitudinal direction on the surface of an aluminum beverage can (see figure). The radius-to-thickness ratio of the can is 200. When the lid of the can is popped open, the strain changes by (0 = 170 ( 10-6.
What was the internal pressure p in the can? (Assume E = 10 ( 106 psi and v = 0.33.)
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Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0495438076

7th edition

Authors: James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno

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