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 detailed introduction to the Design by Analysis (DBA) approach outlined in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII Division 2 Part 5, equipping engineers with the knowledge to design pressure vessels using advanced stress analysis methods. Participants will learn the theoretical basis of the DBA approach, including elastic and plastic stress analysis, fatigue evaluation, load combinations, and failure prevention principles. The course emphasizes how the code’s requirements enable more optimized and efficient designs compared to traditional Design by Rule methods, particularly for complex geometries, high-stress locations, and non-standard loading conditions. Through practical examples and case studies, engineers will understand how to implement DBA concepts in engineering calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) workflows while ensuring compliance with Part 5 requirements.

Course suitable for

Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Civil & Structural
Mechanical
Piping & Layout

Key topics covered

1. Failure Mechanisms addressed in ASME SEC VIII D2- Gross plastic deformation, Ratchetting and Fatigue, Instability.

2. The difference between design by analysis and design by rule- Discussion of the concepts.

3. Gross plastic deformation as a failure mode- Real life examples, the concept of limit state analysis.

4. Incremental plasticity as a failure mode- Real life examples elucidating the concept of Ratchetting.

5. Alternate plasticity or low cycle fatigue as a failure mode- Discussion of the failure mechanism of fatigue.

6. Various approaches to Fatigue analysis- Stress, Strain and Fracture mechanics-based approach.

7. Polished bar versus structural stress approach- Fundamental issues and theoretical background.

8. Limit and Elastic plastic analysis- Theoretical background with some real-life examples.

9. Computer implementation of design by analysis approach- A brief overview of WRC 429.

Training details

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

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$ 150

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