DESIGN FACTOR IN WRC 107 2

[bellzinc]

In WRC 107, we have to choose a design factor between 1 to 3.
What is the signification of that factor and how we choose
this factor.
Thanks in advance

 

[tonycola]

Refer to ASME section VIII, division 2 appendix 4, Figure 4-130.1.
The is an excellent guide and is generally applicable to design by analysis.

 

[LSThill]

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