Opening in Flat Cover
Opening in Flat Cover
(OP)
I have a 10" opening in a 32" flat cover (with hub) and want to cofirm the cover thickess is adequate. I have tried two methods yeilding quite different resuts.
1) Finding the required cover thickness per UG-34 and the required reinforcement per UG-39.
2) Analyze the cover and opening as an Appendix 2 flange.
Any suggestions?
1) Finding the required cover thickness per UG-34 and the required reinforcement per UG-39.
2) Analyze the cover and opening as an Appendix 2 flange.
Any suggestions?





RE: Opening in Flat Cover
Depending on your geometry, an Apx 2 reverse flange might be applicable, but pay attention to the various requirements.
Are you applying a bolting moment to the cover?
Regards,
Mike