Opinions on Appropriate B31.3 SIF for Split Tee?
Opinions on Appropriate B31.3 SIF for Split Tee?
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Hi guys. Looking for opinions/thoughts/rude comments on an appropriate SIF for a split tee (full encirclement tee) for 31.3 systems. No info in 31.3 on this. There is an interpretation but all it says is: No.
Just looking to see what you guys have done or seen. Looking for a reasonable design number to use so I don't have to run FEA every time.
Thanks guys!
Pete
Just looking to see what you guys have done or seen. Looking for a reasonable design number to use so I don't have to run FEA every time.
Thanks guys!
Pete





RE: Opinions on Appropriate B31.3 SIF for Split Tee?
RE: Opinions on Appropriate B31.3 SIF for Split Tee?
If the split tee is fully welded the ordinal pipe where the hole is will be away from high stress. You could put a filet weld SIF at the tee to pipe weld and model the split tee as a larger diameter section of pipe with a reinforced or non reinforced tee.