An all welded vertical cylindrical tank 24m in diameter by 15m high is designed for storage of molasses(SG=1.5).Determine the minimum thickness of the shell plate if the allowable stress of the plate is 140MPA and the welding efficiency was 80%. Allow 1.6m free board for air space in the tank. Round off your answer to whole number.

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An all welded vertical cylindrical tank 24m in diameter by 15m high is
designed for storage of molasses(SG=1.5).Determine the minimum thickness of
the shell plate if the allowable stress of the plate is 140MPA and the welding
efficiency was 80%. Allow 1.6m free board for air space in the tank. Round off
your answer to whole number.
Transcribed Image Text:2. An all welded vertical cylindrical tank 24m in diameter by 15m high is designed for storage of molasses(SG=1.5).Determine the minimum thickness of the shell plate if the allowable stress of the plate is 140MPA and the welding efficiency was 80%. Allow 1.6m free board for air space in the tank. Round off your answer to whole number.
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