selection of critical line for stress analysis

Posted by: krishnan

selection of critical line for stress analysis - 08/14/09 08:26 AM

Dears,
We are using ASME B31.1. In Para 119.7, the following acondition DY/(L-U)^2 <= 208.3 & other conditions given for going stresss analysis.
Is there any other condition like Pipe size, pressure & temperature above which only stress analysis to be carried out is given in code or anybody Knows Plz tell.

Thanks in advance,

Regards,
SNK
Posted by: shr

Re: selection of critical line for stress analysis - 08/15/09 12:52 AM

Hi Krishnan

Read company standard , Project specification for the same.

Habib
Posted by: John C. Luf

Re: selection of critical line for stress analysis - 08/19/09 04:59 PM

Thats hardly adequate you should analyze on the basis of Equipment as well as structural loads and the contract usually dictates whats needed