Hi all,
I am looking at performing some fatigue anallysis (theoretical only) and want to udnerstand the differences between the PD5500 and ASME VIII D2 method a bit more.
With the PD5500 method, you are required to estimate a required number of cycles that then determines which of the S-N...
Hello,
I am wanting to calculate allowable number of cycles of a pressure vessel (snubber) using ASME VIII D2 ANNEX 3.F DESIGN FATIGUE CURVES and have a couple of questions.
Am I correct in thinking I should use the 'Smooth Bar Fatigue Curves' for the shell and the 'Welded Joint Fatigue...
Hello,
I want to start exploring Level 3 FFS Assessments and wanted to know if anyone can recommended any courses similar to this one in the UK?
https://www.3ds.com/fileadmin/PRODUCTS/SIMULIA/PDF/training/fitness_for_service-summary.pdf
Hello,
I have a vessel (drier) designed to ASME VIII Div 1 that is undergoing daily temperature swings from 100F (38'C) to 380F (193'C) within half an hour. The design conditions are 260 PSIG @ 500F.
Is there any guidance on allowable temperature swings before you need to assess for thermal...
