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What happens to the hoop stress in thin cylindrical vessels when the internal pressure increases?
58. What happens to the hoop stress in thin cylindrical vessels when the internal pressure increases?
- Hoop stress decreases exponentially
- Hoop stress remains constant
- Hoop stress increases linearly
- Hoop stress decreases linearly
Answer
The correct answer is: C) Hoop stress increases linearly
Explanation
A result of the linear connection between pressure and stress, the hoop stress in thin cylindrical tubes increases as internal pressure rises.