Hi everybody,
I am using CAESAR-II, 2013 6.1 version. My understanding on weld strenght reduction factor is to be used in pipe wall thickness calculation.
a. Can anybody explain me the significance of weld strength reduction factor in CAESAR-II. But If we enter the same value from (table 302.3.5,ASME B 31.3) in CAESAR-II how the background calcuation will happen.
b. What calcualtion should be done if circumferential welds are come in between piping which has elevated temp of 742 Deg C.

After enable “Wc” in config set up, I have applied “W” factor in CAESAR – II and I couldn’t identify the change in result.

I have gone through the few posts related to weld strength reduction factor. But I want to have a brief understanding.

Kindly give some suggessions.

Thanking you all,
SRISRI