I was reviewing what would be involved in qualifying a set of nuclear class 1 bolts for fatigue by using experimental stress analysis in accordance with ASME BPVC Section III Appendix II Subsection II-1500. I follow the basic method for the testing, but I'm a bit at a loss with calculating Ks...
I'm reviewing a design to the rules of ASME BTH-1-2014. There is a deadweight which is supported by two single angles (3x2x1/4 with some areas machined away). They are unconnected and support half the deadweight each. These angles are unbraced over 48 inches. I believe the angle cross sections...