What is Longitudinal Stress?
Longitudinal stress refers to the stress that acts parallel to the longitudinal axis of a structure, typically a cylindrical or tubular object like a pressure vessel. In the context of a pressure vessel, it is the stress acting along the length of the vessel, following the direction of the vessel's axis. This stress is caused by the internal pressure within the vessel and is one of the key stresses that engineers consider during the design and analysis of pressure vessels. In a cylindrical pressure vessel, longitudinal stress is typically highest along the wall of the vessel and is calculated using formulas that take into account parameters like the internal pressure, vessel radius, and wall thickness. The goal of these calculations is to ensure that the vessel's wall can withstand the longitudinal stress without exceeding the allowable stress limit for the chosen material, as specified by relevant design codes and standards.
How to Calculate Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress?
Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress calculator uses Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress = (Internal Pressure for Vessel*Mean Diameter of Shell)/(4*Longitudinal Stress) to calculate the Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress, Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress is the measure of the thickness required for the cylindrical shell of the pressure vessel to withstand the longitudinal stress resulting from the internal pressure. Thickness of Shell for Longitudinal Stress is denoted by tclongitudinalstress symbol.
How to calculate Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress, enter Internal Pressure for Vessel (PInternal), Mean Diameter of Shell (D) & Longitudinal Stress (σl) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Wall Thickness of Pressure Vessel given Longitudinal Stress calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.072338 = (270.95*5)/(4*26967).