Short Description:
Calculate, using VCLAVIS the supporting capability of a saddle supported cylindrical shell according to ASME VIII DIV.1 (DIV.2) and EN13445, then compare the results.
Design Data:
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Submission Guidelines :
Calculations must be performed using VCLAVIS.
To participate, please submit two (2) PDF documents:
1) ASME solution (PDF)
2) EN 13445 solution (PDF)
In your submission email, also refer:
1) What needs to be done in ASME Code in order for saddles to pass calculations (smallest of change)
2) What needs to be done in EN13445 Code in order for saddles to pass calculations (smallest of change)
3) Your Name and Surname
4) Company / role (optional)
5) Country (optional)
Submission email :
info@vclavis.com
Prize Details :
The selected participant for this challenge will receive:
- One-month VCLAVIS Professional license
- Featured spotlight on the VCLAVIS LinkedIn page
- Certificate of Achievement
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Challenge Results:
Here are the results of this month’s challenge:
In ASME VIII Division 1, saddle angle of support needs to increase to 132º and saddle wear plate angle needs to increase to 144º
In EN13445, saddle width needs to increase to 380mm and saddle wear plate width needs to increase to 500mm.
It is fascinating to see a main difference in the methods applied: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code achieves compliance mainly by increasing
the circumferential load distribution angle, whereas EN 13445 achieves compliance mainly by increasing the longitudinal support width.
Download the resulting reports here:
