Question: A cylindrical tank having diameter d = 2.5 in. is subjected to internal gas pressure p = 600 psi and an external tensile load T

A cylindrical tank having diameter d = 2.5 in. is subjected to internal gas pressure p = 600 psi and an external tensile load T = 1000 lb (see figure).
Determine the minimum thickness t of the wall of the tank based upon an allowable shear stress of 3000 psi.
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