Question: ( 4 0 points ) The piping assembly shown in the figure, supported by the fixed connection at A , is actually a pressure vessel

(40 points) The piping assembly shown in the figure, supported by the fixed connection at A, is actually a pressure vessel that contains a fluid stored at a pressure of 400 psi . The vessel has an outer diameter of 3 in . and a wall thickness of 18in. The pressure vessel is made of a new metal alloy, which will rupture if its shear stress exceeds 3000 psi. A worker inadvertently applies a force of F=80lbf to the handle of the wrench. Calculate the maximum shear stress at a point on the TOP of the pressure vessel at section a-a to determine if the force F will cause the PV to rupture at that point. Include a sketch of the stress element at this point on the pressure vessel.
( 4 0 points ) The piping assembly shown in the

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