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In a thin cylindrical shell subjected to an internal pressure p, the ratio of longitudinal stress to the hoop stress is

A. $$\frac{1}{2}$$

B. $$\frac{3}{4}$$

C. 1

D. 1.5

Answer: Option A


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  1. CIVIL JUNGLE
    CIVIL JUNGLE :
    3 years ago

    Longitudinal stress =pd/4t
    Hoop stress=pd/2t

    Ratio=0.5

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