"Local Thin Areas," section VIII div 1
"Local Thin Areas," section VIII div 1
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Shells and hemi heads have mandatory appendix 32 in section VIII div 1 as guidance for calculating a "local thin area." Is there an acceptable method of calculating a local thin area (such as a bolt hole) for flat heads and/or tubesheets?





RE: "Local Thin Areas," section VIII div 1
RE: "Local Thin Areas," section VIII div 1
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
On Edit: In reality, the presence of a few-ish, small-ish holes such as tie rod holes in tubesheets or for studs attaching a blind flange to a flat head with inspection opening is routinely ignored.
RE: "Local Thin Areas," section VIII div 1
Is anybody aware of something that can be used outside of the Code that they can utilize via U-2(g) for such a case as this?
Thank you for your helpful replies, by the way.
RE: "Local Thin Areas," section VIII div 1
Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
RE: "Local Thin Areas," section VIII div 1
RE: "Local Thin Areas," section VIII div 1
I'll see if there's a copy around here somewhere...
Thx
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand