This question is related to the hoop stress error analysis. Consider a measurement of hoop stress from a thin-walled pressure vessel. The required formula covering pressure (P), radius (r), and wall thickness (t) is given below (Table 2). Determine the Wr/sigma (%) = ?
Table 2: Hoop stress error analysis
Parameters/Factors P P = 100 psi 5%
Formula
Pr
r = 3 in 1/8
Hoop
t
T
t = 0.15 in 0.03
Least square analysis
√2
a. 28
b. 6.8
c. 20.4
d. 10.4
e. 15
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