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M14.1: Spherical Pressure Vessels

 Theory | Derivations
Derivation of equations for axial stress due to pressure.
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M14.2: Cylindrical Pressure Vessels

 Theory | Derivations
Derivation of equations for longitudinal and circumferential stress due to pressure.
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M14.3: Cylindrical Vessel Weld Stresses

 Example | Try one
Example finding normal and shear stresses produced on a weld seam as a result of internal pressure in a cylindrical tank.
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M14.4: Strain Gage to Measure Tank Pressure

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Application of Hooke's Law for biaxial stress and strain transformation equations to determine pressure in a cylindrical tank.
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M14.5: Critical Strain for Pressure Tank

 Example | Try one
Use generalized Hooke's Law and 3D Mohr's circle to find strain corresponding to a specified shear stress.