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    UG-39 (b) before (c) checking for opening reinforcement?

    Hi, I am dealing with cylindrical vessels (inner diameter=d) with flat unstayed covers at both ends. These covers have central openings (finished diameter=dop). Following UG-39 (b), I already found no reinforcement was needed in cases dop<=0.5 d; but, for the same vessel and cover thicknesses...
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    UW-12(d) &amp; (e) for pipe use - Joint Efficiency E value?

    Hi, I usually use pipe (both seamless or longitudinally welded) in the design of pressure vessels, and I do not fully understand UW-12(d) & (e) statements for E value: for the more conservative case of no RT, should I always use E = 0,85 for circumferential stress? Does not it collide with...
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    UG-37 when no nozzle is welded (female thread instead)

    Hi, I am dealing with circular flat unstayed covers that include a female-threaded hole and I am a bit puzzled about application of UG-39(b)(1) & UG-37 rules to check without reinforcemente element added when no welded nozzle is expected: for E1=1 and F=1, these paragraphs always lead to the...

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