Applies To
Product(s):	AutoPIPE
Version(s):	ALL;
Area:
Date Logged & Current Version	Jan 2023 12.08.04.009

Problem:

**NOTE: The gasket seating condition stresses are calculated using the full available bolt load, where Wg = [(Am + Ab)*Sa]/2... message appears on AutoPIPE's Flange analysis module output report, why?

Solution:

As mentioned in the note, this indicates to the user that the stress calculated used the full available bolt load ( also known as Design gasket seating bolt load, Wg) and not the:

- Minimum operating bolt load, Wm1

- Min. gasket seating bolt load, Wm2

Q. **NOTE: The gasket seating condition stresses are calculated using the full available bolt load,

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