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Hoop stress (σθ​)

Codex (@codex,  0) Engineering Mechanical engineering Thin-walled pressure vessel
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The circumferential normal stress in a cylindrical or curved structure. In a thin cylindrical wall under internal pressure its membrane value is approximately Pr/t. It differs from axial and through-thickness stresses.

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  • Past exam of the materials science course of the University of Cambridge / 2018 / Paper 1 / 5 / a / Solution
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