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Description / Abstract:
FOREWORD
The purpose of this report is to align stress intensification
and flexibility factors for metallic pipes used in ASME's Pressure
Piping Codes (B31) and Boiler and Presure Vessel Code (BPVC)
Section III Class 2 and Class 3 Piping. The alignment
recommendations are provided with examples along with major
features of the aligned and updated equations. Validation is
provided by comparison to existing Codes, alternate guidelines and
test data in the supporting annexes.
Many people have graciously provided comments and
recommendations during the course of this project, including: Ron
Haupt, Bill Koves, John Cates WFI, Phil Ellenberger, John
Minichiello, Don Edwards and Jim Montague (Conoco Phillips), Chris
Hinnant, Peter Vu, Glynn Woods, Brian Holbrook, David Creates,
Patrick Marcotte, and Ev Rodabaugh.
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