A cylindrical tank is subjected to a maximum pressure of 5 MPa. The inside diameter is 1100 mm while the riveted joint has a longitudinal pitch of 40 mm and there are two straps placed. The design stress for the plate and the rivets are 150 N/mm² and 190 N/mm², respectively. Determine the thickness of the plate. Assume 70% efficiency of the joints.

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Q Given longitudinal pitch P 40mm Sten for plate plate 150Nmm Shen for rivets Griven 190... View the full answer