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#62165 - 02/23/15 12:49 PM Fatigue analysis as per B31.3
Khalidmf Offline
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Hi,
I am doing analysis of an existing line subject to slug flow. Client has requested us to do fatigue analysis using B31.3.
I am aware that B31.3 fatigue is applicable for thermal cycle. please advice how to consider this for slug cycles. we have slug frequency from which we can calculate number of cycles .
please advice if stress reduction factor can be used for slug loading (occasional load).

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#62233 - 02/26/15 09:44 AM Re: Fatigue analysis as per B31.3 [Re: Khalidmf]
Dave Diehl Offline
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Registered: 12/14/99
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How are you using the term "stress reduction factor"?
I believe any sort of cycling stress not matter the source, can contribute to fatigue failure. B31.3 obviously points to the major source of such a stress.
You may want to use the welded joint design fatigue curves found in ASME Section VIII Division 2 Annex 3-F. See equation (3-F.4).
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