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    Bentley Autopipe Question

    Hi Idan. I’m happy to show/help you but it’s a bit difficult through a forum. AutoPIPE is a bit quirky with these kind of things at first but once you get the hang of it, it’s a quite good I think. Their (online) forum and help are also quite good. Are you in Amsterdam by any chance this week...
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    How to Manage Pipe Support Lift-Off in Stress Analysis

    Thanks for the feedback Ed, much appreciated!
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    Bolt Torque and Bolt preload query

    You keep on saying and saying this r, not only in this post, but also several other posts. Yet, you never provide a decent argument. When questioned, you mention you're not a tutor. That may be true, but nog giving answers means you don't seem to be competent either. There are plenty good...
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    Forming of PV welded parts

    We’ve had similar applications, though we would make sure the machining is done first. Good point from TGS4, given the size certain inspections are very difficult. Do a complete PT on the inside. That’s how we found an issue in the past (though we had a cladded inside where the clad layer...
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    Piping Class Design relationship with PED

    Id have to disagree, that's incorrect. The PED doesn't 'recognize' codes. There are harmonized standards however, like EN 13480, that fulfill and meet all PED requirements if such design code is applied in full. In those cases, no additional work is required during the conformity assessment to...
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    GTAW WPS using GTAW/SMAW PQR

    Your construction code (which you haven't specified, such as B31.3 or VIII-1) may set additional, more stringent requirements on top of ASME IX. Take those into consideration as well.
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    Bolt Torque and Bolt preload query

    Ive read it. Now post which sections underline your statements, to prove you’re right (why does it feel I’m talking to a Trumpist?)
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    Bolt Torque and Bolt preload query

    r, please provide some technical basis or background for your side of the story. So far its the old song going on all bolt torque threads where you comment on: you mention elongation should be used, but never provide a reasonable or viable argument for your side of the story. Please do that...
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    Very High Temperature Piping Stresses

    Nah, that wont help, line pipe is for pipeline codes. The report is for X60-X70 grades up to 250 F.
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    New Snack food sweeping AMERICA !!

    This made me think; where has Pats pub gone to? Where are the non-engineering off topic (political) discussions done now at ET? I can’t find them anymore!
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    Bolt Torque and Bolt preload query

    That's my understanding too, but r6155 keeps on coming with the same reply over and over in each thread about bolting, torque, etc. His posts are usually too short to truly understand his reasoning. I sincerely hope that, based on the feedback in this thread, he can provide arguments for his...
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    Pipe Wall Thickness Calculation - EN 13480 Part 3

    Exactly my thought. @Pavan: I haven't run your calcs, but you need to neglect the time-dependent allowable stress. Determining f is an easy task, and then plugging it in the equation to find your answer should be easy as well. Look at the other, same thread, in which I provided you more...
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    Creep design - EN 13445

    This is one of the reasons I try to stay away from EN 13445 for creep applications. Bet lets give it a shot, Im happy to learn from others regarding creep design in Eurocodes Wouldnt that be defined in Chapter 19? Chapter 19 relates to Annex M as well. That may answers your question(s). Im...
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    Pipe Minimum Wall Thickness Calculation Using EN 13480 - Part 3

    Hey there Pavan. I would suggest you start using the current version of EN 13480-3, which is the 2024 edt. That being said, the rules allowable for determining allowable stresses are in part 3, section 5.2. Specifically 5.2.1. The input values for yield, tensile etc are in the product...
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    Spacing Between Openings on Pipe Circumference – Limitations?

    For B31.3 refer to para 304.3.3, which includes a reference to PFI ES-7. That standard is a recommendation and not a Code requirement. I think EN 13480 will have similar guidance but probably more prescriptive as it has more rules for a lot more design details than B31.3.

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