Codap/ AdM/ASME VIII comparision

[rak1]

Does anyone know the key differences between CODAP/ AD Merkblatter and ASME VIII Div 1?

 

[doct9960]

rak1,

I have not read CODAP (french code) and AD Merkblatter (german code), but for sure some of the differences would be on:
- factor of safety
- allowable stress philosophy
- material
- NDE requirements

Comparing the 3 codes you mentioned, ASME VIII-1 is the most common vessel code currently in use outside of the United States.

 

[doct9960]

Correction on the last sentence on my previous reply...

Comparing the 3 codes you mentioned, ASME VIII-1 is the most common vessel code currently in use outside of the United States

 

[jte]

ASME VIII-1 is the most common vessel code currently in use outside of the United States]

'Tis also the most common vessel code currently in use inside the United States.

jt

 

[doct9960]

jte,
That's a given.

rak1,
If you want a comparison between ASME VIII & EN 13445, there's a comparative study paper in the ASME website

http://catalog.asme.org/STLLC/PrintBook/2007_Comparison_Press_Vessel.cfm

 

[CodeRef]

Here is a link to the background of the rules and comparative studies for EN13445

http://www.unm.fr/en/general/en13445/default.htm

free for downloading....takes a little while...


There are three kinds of people in this world; those who can count and those who can't.

 

[carthago]

I would be wize if you go to this site for comparison:

http://www.afiap.org

afiap= beeing the french association of pressure vessels enginners

 

[arto]

Last time I looked (~10 years back), the European Codes required lower Carbon (I think < 0.25%) & some had prohibitions on Flux-Core arc Welding