`sigma_"r_out" = - "P" `

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This equation for stress computes the radial stress (`sigma_r`) at the outer wall of a cylindrical pressure vessel.¹ The radial stress is same around the entire outer round surface of the cylinder. The pressure inside the vessel for this equation is assumed to be P_i = 0.

Inputs

The stress is computed from:

• P - the pressure outside the closed cylinder

See Also

• Stress (Tangential) in Cylinder
• Stress (Radial) in Cylinder
• Stress (Tangential) in Cylinder
• Stress (Axial) in Cylinder

1. ^ Fundamentals of Engineering. 8th edition, 2nd Revision.  National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) - 2001. ISBN 978-1-932613-59-9.  pg 33