My overall problem is that I'm using grade 5 bolts that will be subjected to tension and shear or in some cases just tension. I can't find any guidance on how much external load is allowed. AISC 9th edition lists formulas for allowable tension stress in table j3.3 and allowable stress in table...
I'm replacing a pilot operated valve that will require cutting the piping on both sides of the valve in order to replace it. We'll end up with a new weld on the upstream and downstream side of the valve. The valve is normally pressurized on the upstream side, but not the downstream side. The...
