Question 17.14: A row of 2 -in. diameter openings on 3.5-in. centers lies al...

Structural Analysis and Design of Process Equipment

A row of 2 -in. diameter openings on 3.5-in. centers lies along the centerline of a header that is 7.75-in. square with 0.25-in. inside corner radii. The material’s allowable stress is 15,000 psi and the design pressure 1500 psi. What is the minimum required thickness of the header?

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