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What is the best way to do a shell thermal analysis, and then to load the temperatures for a stress analysis? I have tried doing a coupled simulation, and that worked, but what if you want to do it separately? I have tried doing a thermal analysis and tried loading the output .odb file as a...

Hello, I was wondering if people can provide some guidance as to various criteria for when one can expect first indications of cracking. Couple of specific questions i have 1) When doing an ASME Div 2 - Part 5 analysis, i understand that this method lets you determine the permissible number of...

Is there any way to copy or use the coordinate systems created in the part or assembly module? In the visualization module, they do not show. Ultimately I want to transform the stress results to local coordinate system I made in part module

Why is there limitation in size for oval or circular weld overlay, and no limit for rectangular?

Hello, Does anyone know the basis for the maximum external weld build up limitations. Per NBIC 3.3.4.l: For each repair, the maximum dimension compensated by a circular or oval weld build up shall not exceed the lesser of 1/4 the nominal outside diameter or the component of 8 in. The length...

Hello, Was hoping to get some input from more experienced people. We are doing some tests of drilling into a pipe (through the pipe) and then reaming it to allow for a solid metal plug to seal the pipe. We are finding the reaming machine has jammed, and broken. The material we are cutting is...

Hello, Was just wondering if someone could help clarify something for me. Can someone help provide me the details as to where the various factors of safety come from? In B31.3/Div 1, people in general would say that you have a factor of safety of 3/3.5 for post 1999, and 4.0 for pre-99. Lets...