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What should be the approximate thickness of a wall for better performance if the corrosion rate of that wall is estimated as 1/8 inches in 1 year?

What should be the approximate thickness of a wall for better performance if the corrosion rate of that wall is estimated as 1/8 inches in 1 year? Correct Answer 1/4 inches

The approximate thickness of a wall should be twice that of the estimated corrosion rate to meet the mechanical requirements such as pressure, weight, and stress. Hence, the thickness of the given wall is 2*(1/8) = ¼ inches.

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