Applies To
	Product(s):	AutoPIPE Vessel
	Version(s):	V8i
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	modeling
	Subarea:
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
	Date Logged & Current Version	Aug. 2015 33.02.02.04

Problem:

Local loads due to a nozzle in WRC 107/297: Why is the weld joint efficiency equal to 1 in AutoPIPE Vessel?

Answer:

Basically, the WRC 107/297 ignores the stresses due to the internal or external pressure.

AutoPIPE Vessel considers the stresses due to the pressure and uses a weld joint efficiency equal to 1 in reference of the UG-37 where the thicknesses due to the pressure are calculated for the opening reinforcement equal to 1. 

See Also

Bentley AutoPIPE

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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