What value should be used as an input for "allowable shear stress" for anchor bolts when designing a saddle for horizontal vessel in compress?
I am using SA-193 B7.
The default values is 15000 psi.
I believe this value is for Sa-307, and it is allowable tensile stress.
What is the allowable...
Does any one know how to design a base plate support or a skid however you wanna call it) for a compressor motor.
It has to be made out of structural steel. The motor is about 5000 pounds.
I have no idea how to do this. Do you guys have any suggestions?
How to calculate the seating loads in case of a direct metal to metal flanges?
I have a rectangular flat face flange with a rectangular flat face blind. There is no gasket in between the flanges. I am trying to calculate the total bolting loads.
Thanks for the help!
Hi all,
Does any one know how to calculate the gasket seating load for a full face gasket?
I don't think I allowed to use ASME VIII, Div 1 Appendix 2, since the gasket outer diameter is larger the bolts center diameter.
Please note that I am new to the forum, and to pressure vessels design, so...
