Calculating Shear Stress in a Steel Drum

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To calculate the shear stress in the steel drum, the volume of oil must first be determined, which is based on the drum's dimensions and the oil's density. The shear stress can be calculated using the formula τ = F/A, where F is the force due to the weight of the oil and A is the area of the drum's cross-section. The factor of safety can be assessed by comparing the calculated shear stress to the ultimate strength of the material. The thickness of the plate and its Young's modulus are also relevant for determining the drum's structural integrity. Further guidance is needed to proceed from the volume calculation to the shear stress calculation.
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Homework Statement


A steel drum contains oil with a density of 0.712 and is standing on one of its ends. It has a diameter of 66cm and its height is 1.98m. The plate it is rolled from is 1.2mm thick and has an E=200GPa. It also has an ultimate strength of 510MPa.



Homework Equations


What is the shear stress?
What is the factor of safety?


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Hi mattbreck! Welcome to PF! :wink:

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Hi Tiny Tim,
I've calculated the volume in the drum and I don't know where to go from there to calculate the shear stress.
Thanks,
Matt
 

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