ASME B-31 and Aerospace applications
ASME B-31 and Aerospace applications
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I’m looking for references and technical information relating to thin wall tubing systems; specifically Aerospace Fluid Delivery Systems. I’ve seen many references to ASME B-31. Before I spend $300 on the specification, can anyone tell me if this specification would shine light on theories that could be applied to thin-wall tubing? Does this specification address analysis techniques for initial sizing? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
-cbreay
Denver, Colorado
-cbreay
Denver, Colorado





RE: ASME B-31 and Aerospace applications
For allowable operating pressures, tubing fittings, etc. see www.swagelok.com for example.
RE: ASME B-31 and Aerospace applications
If you use common materials (e.g.SS) then you could get at least the formulae for calculating wall thicknesses, but once again I wonder whether you use the same allowables as the codes, and that's the main point where you need the code to design a piping system.
So once again don't think you'll find the code useful.
The above holds if your tubing is going to fly. If it is part of a ground system, then you should normally design it according to a B31 or similar code.
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RE: ASME B-31 and Aerospace applications
Happy Holidays!
-cbreay
RE: ASME B-31 and Aerospace applications
Below is the site to Aeroquip's design handbook
www.aerospace.eaton.com/pdfs/aeroquip/tube_bend_rule.pd...