The piston rod of a hydraulic cylinder exerts an operating force of $…

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The piston rod of a hydraulic cylinder exerts an operating force of $10\text{KN}$. The friction due to piston packings and stuffing box is equivalent to $10\%$ of the operating force. The pressure in the cylinder is $10\text{MPa}$. The cylinder is made up of cast iron FG200, taking an F.O.S of $5$, determine the thickness of the cylinder?

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