The flat left end of the tank shown in Fig. 4.21 is secured with a bolted flange.

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The flat left end of the tank shown in Fig. 4.21 is secured with a bolted flange. If the inside diameter of the tank is 30 in and the internal pressure is raised to +14.4 psig, calculate the total force that must be resisted by the bolts in the flange.

Bolts Window 12 in

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Applied Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 978-0132558921

7th edition

Authors: Robert L. Mott, Joseph A. Untener

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