Problem 4.19 - Thermal Strain

Problem Statement

Upon plant startup, a steel steam pipe (α = 6.5 x 10^-6 /°F) of length L = 120 ft is raised in temperature from an ambient temperature of 65°F to 413°F. Determine the change in length of the pipe.

[Problem adapted from © Chris Galitz CC BY NC-SA 4.0]