COUPLING

1. A flange coupling having 180 mm bolt circle and 19 mm thick uses 8 bolts, 16 mm diameter to connect
two shafts. It is use to transmit 60 KW at 180 rpm. Determine the factor of safety in bearing if yield point
in compression is 448 Mpa.
A. 15.6 B. 18.5 C. 30.8 D. 25.4

Given: Dc = 180 mm
t = 19 mm
n =8
d = 16 mm
P = 60 KW
N = 180 rpm
Sy = 448 Mpa

P=2 πTN

60=(2 π)(T ) ( 180

60 )

T =3.183 kN . m

T =3 183 098.862 N . mm

T =F × ( D2 )
c

3 183 098.862=F × ( 1802 )

F=35 367.765 N

F 35 367.765
F b= = =4 420.9706 N
n 8

Fb
Sc =
dt

4 420.9706
SC =
( 16 ) ( 19 )

Sc =14.5427 Mpa

Sy 448
FS= =
S c 14.5427

FS = 30.8
2. A turbine is connected to a generator by means of flange coupling that has a bolt circle diameter of
500 mm. The generator output is 40 MW, 3600 rpm and 90% efficiency. If there are 16 bolts, determine
the force acting on each bolt.
A. 26.41 KN B. 29.47 KN C. 35.62 KN D. 32.61 KN
Given: Dc = 500 mm
GO = 40 MW = 40 000 kW
N = 3600 rpm
Ƞ = 0.9
n = 16

GO
Ƞ=
P

40 000
0.9=
P

P=44 444.44 kW

P=2 πTN

44 444.44=(2 π )(T ) ( 3600

60 )

T =117.89 kN . m

T =F × r

117.89=F × ( .52 )
F=471.57 kN

F
F b=
n

471.57
F b=
16
Fb = 29.47 kN

3. A 75 mm diameter shaft is transmitting 300 KW at 600 rpm. As solid coupling has a bolts of 6 and
each 18 mm in diameter. Find the required bolt circle diameter if shearing stress in bolt is 27.5 Mpa.
A. 227.4 mm B. 233.6 mm C. 254.5 mm D. 272.6 mm

Given: Ds = 75 mm
P = 300 kW
N = 600 rpm
n =6
d = 18 mm
Ss = 27.5 Mpa
P=2 πTN

300=(2 π )(T ) ( 600

60 )

T =4.7746 kN .m

Fb
Ss =
( π4 ) d2

Fb
27 500=
( π4 ) (0.018 )
2

F b=6.997898 kN

F=F b × n

F=6.997898 ×6

F=41.9874 kN

T =F × ( D2 ) c

Dc
4.7746=41.9874 × ( ) 2

Dc = 0.227430 m

Dc = 227.43 mm

4. The total force of 125 KN is required of flange coupling that has 5 bolts has also a shearing stress of
30 Mpa for bolt. Determine the required bolt diameter.
A. 62.45 KN B. 54.21 KN C. 45.62 KN D. 32.57 KN

Given: F = 125 kN
n =5
Ss = 30 Mpa

F
Ss =
nA

125 000
30=
π 2
5
[( ) ]
4
(d )
d = 32.57 mm

5. A flange coupling with bolt circle diameter of 250 mm uses 8 bolts, 25 mm diameter. The torque
transmitted is 15 KN-m and compressive stress of bolts is 15 Mpa. Determine the required flange
thickness.
A. 25 mm B. 30 mm C. 35 mm D. 40 mm

Given: Dc = 250 mm
n =8
d = 25 mm
T = 15 kN.m
Sc = 15 Mpa

Dc
T =F × ( )
2

15=F × ( .252 )
F=120 kN

F
Sc =
nA

120 000
15=
( 8 ) (25 ) t
t = 40 mm

6. Two short shafts having identical diameters of 38.1 mm and rotating at 400 rpm are connected by a
flange coupling having 4 bolts with 100 mm bolt circle. The design shearing stress of the bolts is 12
N/mm2 and design compressive stress of the flange is 15 N/mm 2. What is the power transmitted by the
short shaft in KW?
A. 30.4 KW B. 26.5 KW C. 29.3 KW D. 32.3 KW

Given: D = 38.1 mm = 1.499997 in

N = 400 rpm
n =4
Dc = 100 mm
Ss = 12 Mpa
Sc = 15 Mpa

D3 N
P=
38

( 1 .4999973 ) ( 400 )
P=
38
 .746 kW
P=35.526 hp ×
1hp
P = 26.5 kW

7. Two short shafts having identical diameters of 38.1 mm and rotating at 400 rpm are connected by a
flange coupling having 4 bolts with 100 mm bolt circle. The design shearing stress of the bolts is 12
N/mm2 and design compressive stress of the flange is 15 N/mm 2. What is the diameter of bolt should be
used?
A. 19.30 mm B. 22.37 mm C. 20.40 mm D. 18.32 mm

Given: D = 38.1 mm
N = 400 rpm
n =4
Dc = 100 mm
Ss = 12 Mpa
Sc = 15 Mpa

P=2 πTN

26.5=( 2 π ) ( T ) ( 400
60 )

T =0.63264 kN .m

Dc
T =F ×
2

0.63264=F × ( 0.12 )
F=12.6528 kN

F
Ss =
nA

12 652.8
12=
π
(4 ) ()
4
( d2)

d = 18.32 mm

8. Two short shafts having identical diameters of 38.1 mm and rotating at 400 rpm are connected by a
flange coupling having 4 bolts with 100 mm bolt circle. The design shearing stress of the bolts is 12
N/mm2 and design compressive stress of the flange is 15 N/mm 2. How thick should the flange be?
A. 11.51 mm B. 13.60 mm C. 12.49 mm D. 15.65 mm

Given: D = 38.1 mm
N = 400 rpm
 n =4
Dc = 100 mm
Ss = 12 Mpa
Sc = 15 Mpa

P=2 πTN

26.5=( 2 π ) ( T ) ( 400
60 )

T =0.63264 kN .m

Dc
T =F ×
2

0.63264=F × ( 0.12 )
F=12.6528 kN

F
Ss =
nA

12652.8
15=
( 4 ) ( 18.32012 ) t

t = 11.51 mm

9. A flange coupling is to be designed, using 25 mm diameter bolts at a distance of 152 mm from the
center of the shaft. Allowable shearing stress on the bolt is 103 Mpa. If the shaft is to transmit 5,800 hp
at a speed of 1,200 rpm, how many bolts are needed in the connection?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

Given: d = 25 mm
Rc = 152 mm
Ss = 103 Mpa
P = 5 800 hp
N = 1 200 rpm

2 πTN
P=
33 000

( 2 π )( T ) (1 200 )
5 800
33 000

1.055
T =25 385.2134 ft . lb×
778

T =34.4214 kN . m
 Dc
T =F ×
2

34.4214=F × (.152 )

F=226.4697 kN

F
Ss =
nA

226 469.7
103=
π
()
4
( 252 ) n

n=4

10. A flange bolt coupling consists of eight steel 20 mm diameter steel bolts spaced evenly around a bolt
circle 300 mm in diameter. If the coupling is subjected to a torque of 15.1 KN-m, determine the maximum
shearing stress in the bolts.
A. 40450 Kpa B. 63320 Kpa C. 40054 Kpa D. 31298 Kpa

Given: n = 8
d = 20 mm
Dc = 300 mm
T = 15.1 kN.m

T =F × ( D2 )
c

15.1=F × ( 0.32 )
F=100.6667 kN

F
SS =
nA

100.6667
Ss =
π
()
( 8)
4
( .0 202 )

Ss = 40 054 KPa

PRESSURE VESSEL
1. Determine the internal pressure of cylindrical tank 500 mm internal diameter, 20 mm thick and 3
m length if stresses limited to 140 Mpa.
A. 10.06 Mpa B. 10.53 C. 11.20 Mpa D. 12.88 Mpa

Given: Di = 500 mm
t = 20 mm
St = 140 MPa

P × Di
St =
2t

P ×500
140=
2× 20
P = 11.20 MPa

2. Determine the bursting steam pressure of a steel shell with diameter of 20 inches and made of 5/16
steel plate . The joint efficiency is at 80% and a tensile strength is 63,000 psi.
A. 2,445.6 psi B. 3,150.0 psi C. 5,233.4 psi D. 4,736.4 psi

Given: Di = 20 in
5
t = ∈¿
16
e = 0.80
St = 63000 psi

P × Di
St =
4 t ×e

P ×20
63000=
5
4 × × 0.80
16
P = 3150.0 psi

3. A water tank 10 m x 12 m is completely filled with water. Determine the minimum thickness of the
plate if stress is limited to 50 Mpa.

A. 11.77 mm B. 12.66 mm C. 14.55 mm D. 12.44 mm

Given: Di = 10 m = 10 000 mm
h = 12 m
St = 50 Mpa

P= ρ g h

1 ×9.81 ×12
P=
1000
P = 0.11772 MPa
 P × Di
St =
2t

0.11772 × 10000
50=
2 ×t
t = 11.77 mm

4. Determine the safe wall thickness of a 50 inches steel tank with internal pressure of 8 Mpa. The
ultimate stress is 296 Mpa. The factor of safety to use is 3.
A. 2 in B. 3 in C. 5 in D. 4 in

Given: Di = 50 in
P = 8 MPa
Su = 296 Mpa
FS = 3

Su P × D i
=
FS 2t

296 8× 50
=
3 2 ×t
t = 2.03 in

5. The internal pressure of a 400 mm inside diameter cylindrical tank is 10 Mpa and thickness is 25 mm.
Determine the stress developed if joint efficiency is 95%.
A. 80 MPa B. 84.21 Mpa C. 86.75 MPa D. 78.42 Mpa

Given: Di = 400 mm = 0.4 m

P = 10 MPa
t = 25 mm = 0.025
e = 95% = 0.95

P × Di
St =
2t

10 × 0.4
St =
2× 0.025× 0.95
St = 84.21 MPa

6. A cylinder has maximum load of 2500 kg while the pressure is 2,550 kpa. If the ultimate stress is
55,000 Kpa and factor of safety of 4, find the required wall thickness of the cylinder.
A. 8.45 mm B. 11.42 mm C. 9.34 mm D. 10.26 mm

Given: Load = 2500 kg

P = 2550 KPa
Su = 55 000 MPa
FS = 4
 F
P=
A

2500 × 0.00981
2550=
π
× Di
4
Di = 110.66 mm

Su P × D i
=
FS 2t

55 000 2.5 ×110.66

=
4 2 ×t
t = 10.26 mm

t 10.26
Since: = =0.097
D i 110.66

0.097 > 0.07 (Thickwalled)

For thickwalled:

Di
t= [ √❑ ]
2

110.66 [
t= √❑ ]
2
t = 11.42 mm

7. A spherical tank 15 mm thick has an internal pressure of 5 Mpa. The joint efficiency is 96% and stress
is limited to 46875 Kpa. Find the inner diameter of the tank.
A. 150 mm B. 200 mm C. 250 mm D. 540 mm

Given: t = 15 mm
P = 5 MPa = 5 000 KPa
e = 96% = 0.96
SL = 46875 KPa

P × Di
S L=
4t

5000 × D i
46 875=
4 × 15× 0.96
Di = 540 mm
8. A spherical tank has a diameter of 10 m and 80 cm thickness. If tangential stress of tank is 16 Mpa,
find the maximum internal pressure of the tank can carry if the wall thickness is 25.4 cm.
A. 1625.60 kpa B. 1863.45 kpa C. 2357.43 kpa D. 3422.45 kpa

Given: Di = 10 m
SL = 16 MPa = 16 000 KPa
t = 25.4 cm = 0.254 m

P × Di
S L=
4t

P ×10
16 000=
4 ×0.254
S = 1 625.60 KPa

9. A cylindrical tank has an inside diameter of 5 in and is subjected to internal pressure of 500 psi. If
maximum stress is 1200 psi, determine the required thickness.
A. 1.0 in. B. 1.2 in C. 1.4 in. D. 1.6 in.

Given: Di = 5 in
P = 500 psi
St = 1200 psi

P × Di
St =
2t

500 ×5
1200=
2× t
t = 1.04 in

10. A thickness of cylindrical tank is 50 mm. The internal diameter is 300 mm and has an tangential
stress of 8423.58 KPa. Determine the maximum internal pressure.
A. 20 MPa B. 25 Mpa C. 30 Mpa D. 2358.41 kpa

Given: t = 50 mm
Di = 300 mm
St = 8423.58 KPa

t 50
= =0.167
D i 300

0.167 > 0.07 (Thickwalled)

For thickwalled:
 Di
t= [ √❑ ]
2

300 [
50= √❑ ]
2
Pi = 23586 KPa

11. A round vertical steel tank has an inside diameter of 3 m and is 6 m in height. It contains gasoline
with a density of 750 kg/m3. If the allowable tensile stress is 25 Mpa, find the minimum thick required.
A. 2.65 mm B. 2.85 mm C. 3.65 mm D. 1.82 mm

Given: Di = 3 m
h =6m
kg
ρ = 750
m3
St = 25 MPa = 25 000 KPa

P= ρ g h

750 ×9.81 ×6
P=
1000
P = 44.15 KPa

P × Di
St =
2t

44.15× 3
25 000=
2× t
t = 0.00265 m

t = 2.65 mm

12. A cylinder having an internal diameter of 18 inches and an external diameter of 30 inches is
subjected to an internal pressure of 8,000 psi. If the hoop stress at the inner is 13,000 psi, find the
external pressure.
A. 1280 psi B. 1384 psi C. 1450 psi D. 1653 psi

Given: Di = 18 in
Do = 30 in
Pi = 8 000 psi
Sti = 13 000 psi

Pi ( D o2+ D i2) −2 Po D o2
Sti =
D o2−D i2
 8 000 ( 302 +182 ) −2 P o (302)
13 000=
30 2−182
Po = 1 280 psi

13. A cylinder having an internal diameter of 16 in and wall thickness of 6 inches is subjected to an
internal pressure of 65 Mpa and external pressure of 13 Mpa. Determine the hoop stress at the outer
A. 23.58 Mpa B. 28.45 Mpa C. 37.42 Mpa D. 33.45 Mpa

Given: Di = 16 in = 406.4 mm
t = 6 in = 152.4 mm
Pi = 65 MPa
Po = 13 MPa

Do = Di + 2t

Do = 406.4 + 2(152.4)

Do = 711.2 mm

2 Pi D i2−Po ( D o2 + D i2 )
S¿ =
D o2 −D i2

2 ( 65 ) ( 406.4 2 )−13(711.2 2+ 406.42 )

S=
711.22−406.42
S = 37.42 MPa

14. The pressure inside the cylindrical tank varies from 800 kpa to 3200 kpa continuously. The diameter
of shell is 1.6 m. Find the wall thickness if yield point is 460 Mpa, endurance strength is 200 Mpa and
factor of safety of 3.
A. 18.34 mm B. 24.83 C. 20.45 mm D. 28.45 mm

Given: Pmin = 800 KPa = 0.8 MPa

Pmax = 3200 KPa = 3.2 MPa
Di = 1.6 m = 1 600 mm
Sy = 460 MPa
Sn = 200 MPa
FS = 3

S max +S min
Sm =
2

3.2(1600) 0.8(1600)
+
2t 2t
Sm =
2

1600
Sm =
t
 S max−S min
Sm =
2

3.2(1600) 0.8 (1600)

−
2t 2t
Sm =
2

960
Sm =
t

1 Sm Sa
= +
FS S y S n

1600 960
1 t t
= +
3 460 200
t = 24.83 mm

15. Determine the bursting steam pressure of a steel shell with diameter of 12 inches and made of 1/4
thick steel plate. The joint efficiency is at 85% and the tensile strength is 64 ksi.
A. 4234.32 psi B. 8382.44 psi C. 4533.33 psi D. 5345.55 psi

Given: Di = 12 in
t = 0.25 in
e = 0.85
St = 64 ksi = 64 000 psi

P × Di
St =
4 t ×e

P× 12
64 000=
4 × 0.25× 0.85
P = 4 533.33 psi

16. Determine the safe wall thickness of a 26 inches steel tank with internal pressure of 8 Mpa. The yield
stress of material is at 280 Mpa. The factor of safety is 3.
A. 23.23 mm B. 28.30 mm C. 30.12 mm D. 39.23 mm

Given: Di = 26 in = 660.4 mm
P = 8 MPa
Sy = 280 MPa
FS = 3

S y P × Di
=
FS 2t
280 8× 660.4
=
3 2t
t = 28.30 mm

17. A water tank 10 m x 12 m is completely filled with water. Determine the minimum thickness of the
plate if stress is limited to 50 Mpa.
A. 11.77 mm B. 14.55 mm C. 12.66 mm D. 12.44 mm

Given: Di = 10 m = 10 000 mm
h = 12 m
St = 50 MPa

P= ρ g h

1 ×9.81 ×12
P=
1000
P = 0.11772 MPa

P × Di
St =
2t

0.11772 × 10000
50=
2 ×t
t = 11.77 mm

18. Determine the bursting steam pressure of a steel shell with diameter of 10 inches and made of ¼
inch thick steel plate. The joint efficiency is at 70% and the tensile strength is 60 ksi.
A. 4200 psi B. 10.5 ksi C. 42.8 ksi D. 8500 psi

Given: Di = 10 in
1
t = in
4
e = 0.7
St = 60 ksi = 60 000 psi

P × Di
St =
4 t ×e

P ×10
60 000=
1
4 × × 0.7
4
P = 4 200 psi

19. Compute the safe wall thickness of a 76.2 cm diameter steel tank. The tank is subjected to 7.33 Mpa
pressure and the steel material has yield stress of 215.4 Mpa. The factor of safety to use is 3.
A. 1 ½ inches B. 3.89 cm C. 4.09 cm D. 3.59 c
Given: Di = 76.2 cm = 762 mm
P = 7.33 MPa
Sy = 215.4 MPa
FS = 3

S y P × Di
=
FS 2t

215.4 7.33× 762

=
3 2t
t = 38.89 mm

t = 3.89 cm

20. A cylinder tank with 10 inches inside diameter contains oxygen gas at 2500 psi. Calculate the
required wall thickness in millimeter under stress of 28,000 psi.
A. 10.54 B. 11.34 C. 10.24 D. 12.24

Given: Di = 10 in
P = 2 500 psi
St = 28 000 psi

P × Di
St =
2t

2 500 ×10
28 000=
2t
t = 0.45 in

t = 11.34 mm