For a cylinderical vessel of moderate height, the weld joint efficiency for joints parallel to the cylinderical axis is given as 1.0, while for joints along the girth (circumference) it is given as 0.8. In calculating the shell wall thickness using code formula for an internally pressurised cylinderical vessel, what value of weld joint efficiency should be used?
Options
A. 0.8
B. 0.9
C. 1.0
D. (0.8)0.5
Correct Answer
0.8
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1. Wall thickness of schedule 40 pipe as compared to that of schedule 80 pipe is
Options
A. more
B. less
C. same
D. cither (a) or (b); depends upon the I.D. of the pipe