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ASME Section VIII - Division 2

Example Problem Manual
PART 4
DESIGN BY RULE REQUIREMENTS
4.15 Supports and Attachments 4-183
4.15.1 Example Problem E4.15.1 Horizontal Vessel, Zick's Analysis 4-183
Determine if the stresses in the horizontal vessel induced by the proposed saddl
e supports are with
acceptable limits. The vessel is supported by two symmetric equally spaced saddl
es welded to the
vessel, without reinforcing plates or stiffening rings. All Category A and B joi
nts are Type 1 butt welds
and have been 100% radiographically examined. See Figure E4.15.1