Most of the available literature refers to VIII-2 Part 4.5 for SIF determination. But, I could not locate the exact information or relevant equation in Part 4.5, using which I could calculate SIF manually. Second reference is PVP-399. Which eventually boils down to VIII-1 Appex 1-10 till 2017...
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According to the (B16.5) 1-21 interpretation, ratings in B16.5 are a result of theoretical analysis with due consideration for experience in application. It did not mention anything about flange ratings being established by 'proof tests' or 'bursting them and adding factor of...
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Conditions of applicability for using DIV.2 rules for design of toriconal sections 'paragraph 4.3.12.2' are listed in equations 4.3.63, 4.3.64 & 4.3.65. These conditions of applicability are specified in UG-32(g)in DIV.1, together for toriconical heads and sections. Is it coherent to...
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as per VIII.1 Appendix 1-8 Clause (a) texts "The formulas of (b) and (c) below provide for the design of reinforcement, if needed, at the cone-to-cylinder junctions for reducer sections and conical heads where all the elements have a common axis and the half-apex angle 'alpha' ≤ 60...
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External pressure chart referred in Table-1A for SA-537 Gr.1 (t<=64mm) is CS-3. And somehow, there is separate Chart for SA-537 Gr.1 (t<=64mm)as CS-4. Can somebody educate me how and why so?
Hello Gentlemen! May I know what is the appropriate significance of Sec VIII Div. 2 Annexure 5D? It is referred in para. 5.5.3.4, which talks about alternative for determining PEAK stresses around a nozzle opening instead of detailed stress analysis as per Para 5.5.3 FATIGUE ASSESSMENT – ELASTIC...
