Modeling 300 class Socket weld fittings

Posted by: __Louie__

Modeling 300 class Socket weld fittings - 11/21/12 11:03 AM

Does anybody know how Caesar accounts for socket weld fittings at different class ratings if you don't know the SIFs?

Thanks,

Louie
Posted by: Richard Ay

Re: Modeling 300 class Socket weld fittings - 11/21/12 01:14 PM

c2 calculates SIFs based on what the applicable Piping Code states. Most Codes either simply state an SIF for sockets, or provide a simple equation proportional to the fitting thickness/fillet length.
Posted by: __Louie__

Re: Modeling 300 class Socket weld fittings - 11/21/12 02:33 PM

So how would I specify a 150 # (or 300/2000/3000/6000#) class rating in Caesar without knowing the SIF to input?

At an elbow I can select socket weld from the drop down menu. Is there a place to put a # rating, or change the thickness to match? OR, do I calculate the SIFs manually and enter them?

Thanks,

Louie
Posted by: Richard Ay

Re: Modeling 300 class Socket weld fittings - 11/22/12 11:01 AM

You can specify the thickness in the "fitting thickness" field. There is no field for the rating.