Hello all, when sizing a flange per ASME VIII-1 appendix 2 for use in B31.4 what is the appropriate bolt design stress (Sa and Sb). B31.4 does not address this like B31.3 304.5 and design factor x minimum yield strength seems too high.
I tried looking around for an official code interpretation, but couldnt find anything.
We have a customer seeking an integrally reinforced nozzle similar to ASME Section VIII-1, Fig. UG-40 (e-1), is it the intent of the code to limit the credit of "A5" available reinforcement to the height of...