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ASME B16.5 press-temp ratings 2

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kpl012

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May 30, 2014
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In Annex D of the subect spec there is an equation pt=S1/8750 (Pr) ≤pc. Can anybody tell me what the 8750 represents ?
 
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yield strength of 35000 psi / 4

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Thank you for response. Yield strength of which material ?
 
Basically common pipe low carbon steels
ASTM A105, Grade B
ASTM A234 WPB
API 5L Gr B

Grade A is 30,000 psi

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Thanks again. Why divide by 4 ?
 
safety factor. 35 ksi is yield stress.

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You have been helpful, thanks. Do you have any documentation regarding your answers you can show me biginch?
 
Read Blogget's, "Design of Welded Structures"
Good for bolt loads, plate bending, prying actions and connection and base plate designs.

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Excellent biginch. Thank you very much. You have been extremely helpful.
 
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