Dear Experts,
I'm currently analyzing flare line system. Problem arise when I asked a reinforcement pad on lateral tee connection which is at first i assume that would be un-reinforced lateral tee. Later my manager said that company will buy "Seamless Lateral Tee" and the SIF will be much lower than reinforced lateral tee.
I usually model the reinforced lateral tee as type reinforced SIF and un-reinforced tee as type unreinforced SIF at caesar (
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My question: is it correct to model the seamless lateral tee as type welding SIF at Caesar?? or what SIF type is more conservative? FYI, we don't have FEA software.
Please advise and Thanks.