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W2261-85: B31 App J: The reducer ratio T1/T2 should be no less than 1. The program will
continue to use the provided geometry.
Why and how to avoid it?
This warning refers to a specific clause in ASME B31.J code related to reducer. Find type of component in table 1-1 (Flexibility and Stress Intensification Factors), and refer to the various notes that apply. See how this ratio affects the flexibility and stress intensification calculations.
Avoidance:
The flexibility and stress intensification factors apply only if all of the conditions are satisfied. To avoid this issue, make adjustments to the geometry until this message is removed.
Note, there is a known issue (1667654), if the reducer's option "use SIF of 2.0" is enable, ignore this message.