Question 10.7: Suppose that a vessel requires 24 2 - 1/2 in. diameter bolts...

Structural Analysis and Design of Process Equipment

Suppose that a vessel requires 24 2 – 1/2 in. diameter bolts on a flange that is 5.5 in. thick. What is the maximum bolt circle that will not cause secondary bending stresses? The minimum bolt spacing for 2 1/2 in. diameter bolts is 5 1/4 in.

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