Q. How to calculate Bolt Tensile Stress from Flange Analysis output report in AutoPIPE?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):ALL;
Area: Report
Date Logged
& Current Version
Nov 2017
11.01.00.23

Problem:

 How to calculate Bolt Tensile Stress from Flange Analysis output report?

Solution:

The bolt tensile strength is broken into two parts of the report: Operating Conditions and Gasket Seating Conditions. The equations used to calculate the Bolt Tensile Stress for each section as followed: 

Note: Flange analysis based on Walkthru.DAT example model. 

See Also

"Flange Analysis" sub report

Bentley AutoPIPE