Why enroll

1. How elementary and advanced topics of Solid mechanics are applied in development of Piping and Pressure vessel codes and standards.

2. Theoretical background behind design code requirements which helps an engineer understand the strengths, weaknesses and applicability of the code requirements.

3. An insight into the newly introduced codes.

4. Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and code requirements.

5. University students who want to take up career in piping engineering or static equipment engineering and wants to learn about the most widely used Industrial standard.

6. Experienced engineers who want to understand the background of code rules and requirements

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Course details

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the background, theory, and practical application of the ASME B31J Standard, which establishes improved flexibility factors and stress intensification factors (SIFs) for metallic piping components. The standard was developed to enhance the accuracy of piping stress analysis by incorporating results from extensive experimental testing and finite element analysis, thereby addressing limitations in traditional SIF and flexibility data used in piping design.

Participants will learn the fundamental concepts behind flexibility and stress intensification in piping systems and how these factors influence piping stress calculations. The course explains how the formulations in ASME B31J Standard differ from the traditional data found in ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code and other piping codes, and how these updated relationships can lead to more accurate and reliable stress predictions. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical basis of the standard, including the research and analytical methods used to develop the revised factors.

Course suitable for

Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Energy & Utilities
Mechanical
Piping & Layout
Onshore Pipeline

Key topics covered

1. What is ASME B31J?- Brief history behind its developments.

2. Technical background leading to development of ASME B31J-Theoretical and experimental works.

3. The concepts of header and branch flexibility factors-Theoretical and experimental background.

4. Differences between Appendix D of ASME B31.3 2018 edition and B31J- Background Theory.

5. Computer implementation of ASME B31J requirements-Some examples from commercial pipe stress programmes.

Training details

This is a live course that has a scheduled start date.

Live session

March 28, 2026 at 05:31 PM

4 Hours every day

1 Days

$ 100

Mar 28, 2026