Thermal Expansion of A Large Cylinder
Thermal Expansion of A Large Cylinder
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I am on the road and looking for some help.
What is the correct way to determine the thermal expansion (in) for the diameter of say a large diameter (120" OD x .75" thick steel cylinder? Is it based on the increase in the circumference then calculating the nominal diameter similar to rolling a plate or just use outside diameter? I understand the linear expansion formula, Delta L=alpha x L x delta T. Please explain. Thanks.
What is the correct way to determine the thermal expansion (in) for the diameter of say a large diameter (120" OD x .75" thick steel cylinder? Is it based on the increase in the circumference then calculating the nominal diameter similar to rolling a plate or just use outside diameter? I understand the linear expansion formula, Delta L=alpha x L x delta T. Please explain. Thanks.





RE: Thermal Expansion of A Large Cylinder
Using the formula you posted will be correct as long as the cylinder is not constrained in some way.
RE: Thermal Expansion of A Large Cylinder
RE: Thermal Expansion of A Large Cylinder