Nov 26, 2009 #1 dursosono Materials Aug 6, 2008 59 0 0 ID Hi all, Api 650 Section 3.1.3.5 describes that max overlap is 1" for single lap and 2" for double lap joint. I am not clear with this statement why single lap shall not exceed 1"?
Hi all, Api 650 Section 3.1.3.5 describes that max overlap is 1" for single lap and 2" for double lap joint. I am not clear with this statement why single lap shall not exceed 1"?
Nov 27, 2009 #2 IFRs Petroleum Nov 22, 2002 4,632 0 36 US This statement uses the wording "need not exceed" to define minimum (not maximum) widths of laps joints. In this context, does it make sense to you? Upvote 0 Downvote
This statement uses the wording "need not exceed" to define minimum (not maximum) widths of laps joints. In this context, does it make sense to you?
Nov 27, 2009 Thread starter #3 dursosono Materials Aug 6, 2008 59 0 0 ID Thanks IFR, initially the words "need not exceed" I think is maximum, now I understand and agree with your replay Upvote 0 Downvote
Thanks IFR, initially the words "need not exceed" I think is maximum, now I understand and agree with your replay
Feb 2, 2010 #4 Oscarvs Mechanical Oct 5, 2007 18 0 0 PE Only for complement to IFRs, see API 650 11th Edition, Add 2008, Appendix D - Technical Inquiries, Section 3.1 Joints. Upvote 0 Downvote
Only for complement to IFRs, see API 650 11th Edition, Add 2008, Appendix D - Technical Inquiries, Section 3.1 Joints.
