is that useful to read the code ?
is that useful to read the code ?
(OP)
I want to know , is that useful to read the code or standard as ASME B31.3 or ASME B31.8 from cover to cover as I read a book ?
my idea it will not be useful, but I still need to discover the code, knowing what chapters and sections talking about.
I know there are a courses introduced for that job , but I talking about useful personal effort can be made, in case of no way to these courses for some reason.
thank you in advance
my idea it will not be useful, but I still need to discover the code, knowing what chapters and sections talking about.
I know there are a courses introduced for that job , but I talking about useful personal effort can be made, in case of no way to these courses for some reason.
thank you in advance





RE: is that useful to read the code ?
Then you know what chapter you are looking for when you need the code.
RE: is that useful to read the code ?
It depends totally on what your role is ?
If you are an Engineer then understanding design calculations (for example)is very important.
If you are an Inspector then there is absolutely no reason for you to look at the theory behind design calculations.
I could go on and on but IMHO the best way forward is this.
Focus on the parts of the codes or standards that are important to you in your role.
Good luck,
Regards,
DD
RE: is that useful to read the code ?
In my classes I tell people to go to the code with a specific question and rigorously follow the re-directs as you come to them, and chase the chain to the end. Then start over with the next question. 10-12 questions later you have read the whole damn thing and more importantly have some context to make all those words real for you.
David Simpson, PE
MuleShoe Engineering
In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual. Galileo Galilei, Italian Physicist
RE: is that useful to read the code ?
It is probably worthwhile reading the introduction, scope and general sections to understand a bit of the history, what the code covers and what it doesn't and how it approaches certain issues.
After that you really need some specific example or usage and then it's worth reading it carefully, looking up exactly what the symbols mean and what the definitions are (they can vary a LOT between codes).
Have a good look at the index and maybe read the chapters saying something like "DESIGN", e.g chapter IV of B 31.8 - the first 5 or 6 pages give you quite a good insight into the whole idea before it starts to get too specific or INSTALATION
Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.
RE: is that useful to read the code ?
Best regards - Al
RE: is that useful to read the code ?
When I joined piping 20 years back in a company, my seniors told me I have to read ASME B31.3. I started it with enthusiasm and when I got into this labyrinth of ...as per para... I gave up. I could not simply do it. That is why, I still have not read it cover to cover, but know my way around how to find what I need there.
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@Littleinch,
You are right, we (piping engineers) should read at least chapter DESIGN of ASME B31.3.
Else as noted above, it is not novel, you simply CANNOT read it cover to cover.
Enjoy piping.
RE: is that useful to read the code ?
RE: is that useful to read the code ?
RE: is that useful to read the code ?
RE: is that useful to read the code ?