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Need help with the interpretation of formulas

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Neros

Industrial
Feb 21, 2011
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Hello, I'm trying to apply the ASME VIII div 2, and I'm having problems with the interpretation of this formula:

t=D/2(exp[P/SE]-1)

(Cylindrical shells under internal pressure)

I dont know what the exp part means:

t=(D/2)x10^[(P/SE)-1] ??
t=(D/2)x10^(P/SE)-1 ???

ty very much!
 
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It stands for the exponential function. The base is e (2.71828) in lieu of 10.
 
wow.... yeah, ok that makes sense..... ty very much!!
 
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