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  1. Aconnell

    Vessel Opening

    Hello, I am looking at laying out a vessel prior to sending it out for budget pricing. For our layout we are potentially looking at having two 20" opening in a 2:1 semi head for an agitator mount and a manhole entrance. To prevent interference of the nozzles the manhole opening would have to...
  2. Aconnell

    Support Lug Gusset Allowable Stress

    Hello on page 167 of the Pressure Vessel Design Handbook by Bednar in the example for designing support lugs he references a formula to calculate the allowable compressive stress for the gusset. "Sa=18,000/(1+1/18,000*(L/r)^2)=9,885 psi" I cannot find reference to this formula in any...
  3. Aconnell

    Pipe Stress Analysis

    Hi I am a mechanical engineer who recently moved from the aeospace industry to the chemical industry. I was wondering what are some good books with piping and pressure vessel design and stress analysis examples. I have read the CASTI books, but am looking for references with more detailed...
  4. Aconnell

    Mechanical Properties of Structural Steel

    Does any one know where I can find the shear strength and bearing stregth of 44W steel. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Alex C, EIT
  5. Aconnell

    Stress Severity Factor Concept

    Hello I am looking for a paper titled "Optimum Design of Joints: The Stress Severity Factor Concept" By Jarfall, Lars. I know it is discussed in Niu but I would like a copy of the original paper and I can't seem to find it any where on the internet. Any help would be much appreciated. Regards...
  6. Aconnell

    Bushing Tolerances

    Hello, I am an junior engineer at a smaller repair and overhaul company and I am writing a process specification for the installation of shrink fit and press fit bushings in mettalic structure. I am having trouble determining what interferences should be used. I was wondering if anyone knows...

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