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If circumferential stress is P, then longitudinal stress in the pressure vessel is?

(a) 2P

(b) P/2

(c) P

(d) None of the listed

I have been asked this question during a telephonic interview.

The query is from the Failure in Rivets concept in module Welded and Riveted Joints of Machine Design

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The correct option is (b) P/2

Break it down: Circumferential stress=2x longitudinal stress.

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