Boiler shell joints: purpose of circumferential joints. Statement: In boilers, circumferential joints are used to obtain the required length of a boiler by joining shell rings end-to-end. Choose the correct option (True/False).
Mechanical Engineering
Machine Design
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATrue
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BFalse
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CTrue only for small shells
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DFalse; circumferential joints give diameter, not length
Answer
Correct Answer: True
Explanation
ConceptBoiler shell plates are assembled as rings. Circumferential joints join these rings end-to-end to build overall length. Longitudinal joints join plate edges along the length to form the shell diameter.
Final AnswerTrue