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How to Calculate Stress Linearization

ASME Section VIII Div 2 part 5 provides guidance for stress linearization and explains the structural stress method that can be applied to finite element models (FEMs).

This blog helps to explain what local discontinuity stresses areand what code...

Faster FEA: Structured vs Unstructured Meshing

In finite element analysis, two types of meshes, structured and unstructured, are commonly used to represent a geometric domain by smaller discrete...

Modern Piping: Allowable Nozzle Loads & WRC Calculation Methods

The pressure vessel systems that are interconnected by piping are widely used in petrochemical and process plants. If not accurately designed,...

A Simple WRC 107/537 & WRC 297 Calculation Guide

WRC Bulletins provide simple calculations for single-scenario welding designs to easily comply with regulatory codes. This blog provides some...

PVPTPro: FEA Pressure Vessel Nozzle Design Calculator

As a pressure vessel designer or engineer, one of the most challenging areas when it comes to compliance is validating the design of your nozzles....

WRC & FEA: Piping & Nozzle Stress Validation

As a pressure vessel designer, you know the importance of designing your equipment in compliance with ASME Section VIII, Div. 2, PD5500 or EN13445...

Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletins and Pressure Vessel & Piping Designs

The Welding Research Council (WRC) regularly publishes bulletins to make welding compliance and pressure vessel design easy. These bulletins are...