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Volume 2: Computer Applications/Technology and Bolted Joints

Computer Applications/Technology and Bolted Joints

Design and Analysis of Bolted Joints Including High Temperature Applications

On the Use of Belleville Washers to Reduce Relaxation in Bolted Flange Joints

Abdel-Hakim Bouzid, Akli Nechache

PVP 2008; 3-10https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61005

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View Articletitled, On the Use of Belleville Washers to Reduce Relaxation in Bolted Flange Joints

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Relaxation (Physics) , Flanges , Springs , Creep , Displacement , Finite element analysis , High temperature , Leakage , Stiffness

Heat Exchanger Gaskets Radial Shear Testing

Jose´ C. Veiga, Nelson Kavanagh, David Reeves

PVP 2008; 11-15https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61121

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View Articletitled, Heat Exchanger Gaskets Radial Shear Testing

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Topics: Gaskets , Heat exchangers , Shear (Mechanics) , Testing , Flanges , Heat , Leakage , Shells , Thermal expansion

Development of a New Method for “Full Face” Gasketed Bolted Flange Connections Based on European Standard EN1591

Hubert Lejeune

PVP 2008; 17-23https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61184

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View Articletitled, Development of a New Method for “Full Face” Gasketed Bolted Flange Connections Based on European Standard EN1591

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Computational methods , Flange connections , Gaskets , Modeling

Stress Analysis and Sealing Performance Evaluation of Pipe Flange Connection at Elevated Temperature

Yoshio Takagi, Hiroyasu Torii, Toshiyuki Sawa, Naoki Kawasaki

PVP 2008; 25-34https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61189

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View Articletitled, Stress Analysis and Sealing Performance Evaluation of Pipe Flange Connection at Elevated Temperature

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Topics: Flange connections , Performance evaluation , Pipes , Sealing (Process) , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Temperature , Gaskets , Materials properties , Thermal expansion , Flanges

Stress Characteristics of Large Diameter Pipe Flange Connection With Non-Asbestos Gasket Under Elevated Temperature

Toshiyuki Sawa, Naoki Kawasaki, Yoshio Takagi, Hiroyasu Torii

PVP 2008; 35-43https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61190

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View Articletitled, Stress Characteristics of Large Diameter Pipe Flange Connection With Non-Asbestos Gasket Under Elevated Temperature

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Topics: Asbestos substitutes , Flange connections , Gaskets , Pipes , Stress , Temperature , Sealing (Process) , Flanges , Materials properties , Rotation

Evaluation of Strength and Load Capacity of Reamer Bolts by Numerical Analysis

Toshimichi Fukuoka, Masataka Nomura, Masashi Yamashita

PVP 2008; 45-51https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61226

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Strength and Load Capacity of Reamer Bolts by Numerical Analysis

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Stress , Shear (Mechanics) , Design , Friction , Bending (Stress) , Bolted joints , Contact mechanics , Finite element methods , Finite element model

Design of Floating Type Bolted Flange Connections With GRP Flanges

Eberhard Roos, Hans Kockelmann, Hariolf Kurz

PVP 2008; 53-59https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61335

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View Articletitled, Design of Floating Type Bolted Flange Connections With GRP Flanges

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Design , Flanges , Gaskets , Rubber , Glass reinforced plastics , Boundary-value problems , Chemical industry , Diffusion (Physics) , EPDM rubber

The Effect of Clamping Force and Material Properties on the Tightness Performance a Flexible Box-Shaped Flange Bolted Joint

Ryou Kurosawa, Toshiyuki Sawa, Satoshi Nagata, Yasuaki Tatsumi

PVP 2008; 61-68https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61414

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View Articletitled, The Effect of Clamping Force and Material Properties on the Tightness Performance a Flexible Box-Shaped Flange Bolted Joint

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Topics: Bolted joints , Flanges , Materials properties , Gaskets , Flange connections , Pressure , Sealing (Process) , Stress , Finite element methods , Leakage

Effects of Temperature Change on Bolt Load and Gasket Load of Bolted Flange Connection With Ring Type Joint Gasket

Satoshi Nagata, Toshiyuki Sawa

PVP 2008; 69-74https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61418

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View Articletitled, Effects of Temperature Change on Bolt Load and Gasket Load of Bolted Flange Connection With Ring Type Joint Gasket

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Gaskets , Stress , Temperature effects , Flanges , Flange connections , Temperature , Alloys , Elastic analysis , Finite element analysis

Evaluation of Creep Properties of Non-Asbestos Joint Sheet Gaskets at Elevated Temperature by Three-Dimensional Viscoelasticity Model

Atsushi Yamaguchi, Hirokazu Tsuji

PVP 2008; 75-80https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61468

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Creep Properties of Non-Asbestos Joint Sheet Gaskets at Elevated Temperature by Three-Dimensional Viscoelasticity Model

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Topics: Asbestos substitutes , Creep , Gaskets , Temperature , Viscoelasticity , Flanges , Aeroelasticity , Fluids , Leakage , Stress

Concept for the Guarantee of the Integrity of Bolted Flanged Connections in a German Nuclear Power Plant

Manfred Schaaf, Friedrich Schoeckle, Jaroslav Bartonicek

PVP 2008; 81-88https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61530

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View Articletitled, Concept for the Guarantee of the Integrity of Bolted Flanged Connections in a German Nuclear Power Plant

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Topics: Flange connections , Nuclear power stations , Databases , Flanges , Gaskets , Design , Geometry , Manufacturing , Bolted flanges , Lubricants

Leak Tightness and Fugitive Emissions

Numerical Determination of Sealing Performance of a Rough Contact: Real Versus Synthetic Fractal Surfaces

Christophe Vallet, Didier Lasseux, Philippe Sainsot, Hassan Zahouani

PVP 2008; 91-100https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61213

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View Articletitled, Numerical Determination of Sealing Performance of a Rough Contact: Real Versus Synthetic Fractal Surfaces

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Topics: Fractals , Sealing (Process) , Surface roughness , Diffusion (Physics) , Sands , Viscous flow , Blasting , Dimensions , Gaskets , Grinding

Valve Packings Seating Stress

Jose´ C. Veiga, Carlos Cipolatti, Carlos Gira˜o, Leandro Ascenco, Fabio Castro

PVP 2008; 101-106https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61214

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View Articletitled, Valve Packings Seating Stress

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Topics: Packings (Cushioning) , Stress , Valves , High pressure (Physics) , Steam

Characterization of Sealing Behavior of Gaskets for the Leak Rate Based Design of Gasketed Bolted Flanged Connections

Takashi Kobayashi

PVP 2008; 107-114https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61465

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Sealing Behavior of Gaskets for the Leak Rate Based Design of Gasketed Bolted Flanged Connections

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Topics: Design , Flange connections , Gaskets , Leakage , Sealing (Process) , Stress , Testing

On the Operating Tightness of B16.5 Flanged Joints

James R. Payne, Robert S. Schneider

PVP 2008; 115-124https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61561

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View Articletitled, On the Operating Tightness of B16.5 Flanged Joints

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Topics: Bolted joints , Design , Gaskets , Graphite , Leakage , Manufacturing , Relaxation (Physics) , Stress

Assembly of Bolted Joints

A New Tightening Methodology for Gasketed Joints Based on Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis

Sayed A. Nassar, Zhijun Wu, Xianjie Yang

PVP 2008; 127-137https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61115

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View Articletitled, A New Tightening Methodology for Gasketed Joints Based on Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Bolted joints , Clamps (Tools) , Gaskets , Stress , Finite element model , Flanges , Reliability

Blow-Out Safety of Gaskets for Bolted Flange Connections

Eberhard Roos, Jaroslav Bartonicek, Hans Kockelmann, Rolf Hahn

PVP 2008; 139-152https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61337

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View Articletitled, Blow-Out Safety of Gaskets for Bolted Flange Connections

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Gaskets , Safety , Design , Aeroelasticity , Industrial plants , Sealing (Process)

Ongoing Work With PVP2007-26387 “Determination and Qualification of Alternative Flange Assembly Procedures” and Resulting Gasket Retorque Dwell Periods Based on Alternative Flange Assembly Procedures

James E. B. Frew, Alfred F. Waterland, III, Chris Wyler, Tyler H. Ragsdale

PVP 2008; 153-162https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61398

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View Articletitled, Ongoing Work With PVP2007-26387 “Determination and Qualification of Alternative Flange Assembly Procedures” and Resulting Gasket Retorque Dwell Periods Based on Alternative Flange Assembly Procedures

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Topics: Flanges , Gaskets , Manufacturing , Flange connections , Railway tank cars

Practical Application of Fastener Preload Guidance Research

John Ludman, A. Fitzgerald Waterland, III

PVP 2008; 163-170https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61399

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View Articletitled, Practical Application of Fastener Preload Guidance Research

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Topics: Fasteners , Manufacturing , Design , Flanges , Leakage , ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code , Bolted flanges , Emissions , Flange connections , Pipes

Fastener Preload Guidance Methodology for ASME B16.5 Welding Neck Flanges

Randy Wacker

PVP 2008; 171-179https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61410

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View Articletitled, Fastener Preload Guidance Methodology for ASME B16.5 Welding Neck Flanges

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Topics: Fasteners , Flanges , Welding , Stress , Finite element analysis , Gaskets , Bolted flanges , Design , Rotation , Tension

Application of Bolted Flange Joint Assembly Guidelines HPIS Z103 TR to ePTFE Sheet Gasket

Hirokazu Tsuji, Yuuki Terui

PVP 2008; 181-187https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61454

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View Articletitled, Application of Bolted Flange Joint Assembly Guidelines HPIS Z103 TR to ePTFE Sheet Gasket

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Gaskets , Manufacturing , Flanges , Relaxation (Physics) , Aeroelasticity , Density , Elastic moduli , Fibers

A Practical Approach to Evaluating Fastener Preload Retention With Elastomeric Gaskets

Daniel F. Reid, James E. B. Frew, Steve Benet

PVP 2008; 189-199https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61583

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View Articletitled, A Practical Approach to Evaluating Fastener Preload Retention With Elastomeric Gaskets

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Topics: Fasteners , Gaskets , Flanges , Stress , Manufacturing , Aeroelasticity , Elastomers , Engineers , Flange connections , Graphite

Threaded Fasteners

Design Parameters Effect on Load Distribution Around the Hole in Mechanically Fastened Pinned Connections

Vahid Yavari, Farshad Daneshvar, Mohammad-Hassan Kadivar, Iraj Rajabi

PVP 2008; 203-208https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61021

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View Articletitled, Design Parameters Effect on Load Distribution Around the Hole in Mechanically Fastened Pinned Connections

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Topics: Design , Stress , Friction , Pressure , Stress concentration , Clearances (Engineering) , Computer software , Coulombs , Finite element analysis , Joining

Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of a Stainless Steel Threaded Fitting With a Pre-Compressed Gasket

Xianjie Yang, Sayed A. Nassar, Zhijun Wu

PVP 2008; 209-218https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61114

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View Articletitled, Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of a Stainless Steel Threaded Fitting With a Pre-Compressed Gasket

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Topics: Bolted joints , Creep , Deformation , Fittings , Gaskets , Stainless steel , Thermomechanics

Self-Loosening Mechanism of Nuts Due to Impacts

Yasumasa Shoji, Toshiyuki Sawa

PVP 2008; 219-225https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61221

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View Articletitled, Self-Loosening Mechanism of Nuts Due to Impacts

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Topics: Bolted joints , Countermeasures , Fasteners , Finite element analysis , Machinery

Loosening Resistance Evaluation of Double-Nut Tightening Method, Spring Washers, and Conical Spring Washers: Finite Element Study

Takashi Yokoyama, Satoshi Izumi, Shinsuke Sakai

PVP 2008; 227-235https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61345

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View Articletitled, Loosening Resistance Evaluation of Double-Nut Tightening Method, Spring Washers, and Conical Spring Washers: Finite Element Study

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Springs , Bearings , Finite element methods , Corners (Structural elements) , Rotation

Finite Element Analysis of Load Distribution of Threaded Connections Made of Dissimilar Materials in High Pressure Facilities

Takuya Sato, Kenji Yamamoto, Rixing Li, Hiroteru Ando

PVP 2008; 237-244https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61424

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Analysis of Load Distribution of Threaded Connections Made of Dissimilar Materials in High Pressure Facilities

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Topics: Finite element analysis , High pressure (Physics) , Stress , Pressure , Design , Screw threads , Thread , Corrosion , Design methodology , Elastic moduli

Mechanical Behavior of Rotational Screw Thread Loosening in Bolted Joints Under Repeated Temperature Changes

Toshiyuki Sawa, Mitsutoshi Ishimura, Yasumasa Shoji, Yusuke Fukuba

PVP 2008; 245-252https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61690

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Behavior of Rotational Screw Thread Loosening in Bolted Joints Under Repeated Temperature Changes

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Topics: Bolted joints , Mechanical behavior , Screw threads , Temperature , Finite element methods , Bearings , Accidents , Mechanical structures

Effect of Coating Thickness on the Friction Coefficients and Torque-Tension Relationship in Threaded Fasteners

Amro M. Zaki, Sayed A. Nassar

PVP 2008; 253-261https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61723

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View Articletitled, Effect of Coating Thickness on the Friction Coefficients and Torque-Tension Relationship in Threaded Fasteners

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Topics: Bearings , Coating processes , Coatings , Fasteners , Friction , Tension , Thread , Torque

Computational Models for Limit Load and Elastic-Plastic FEA of PVP Components

Application of Direct Cyclic Analysis to the Prediction of Plastic Shakedown of Nuclear Power Plant Components

Michael Martin

PVP 2008; 265-275https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61067

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View Articletitled, Application of Direct Cyclic Analysis to the Prediction of Plastic Shakedown of Nuclear Power Plant Components

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Topics: Nuclear power stations , Cycles , Theorems (Mathematics) , Finite element analysis , Plasticity , Stress , Data storage systems , Design , Pressure vessels , Thermomechanics

Shakedown Bounds of Structures Using Linear and Nonlinear Methods

Dan Vlaicu

PVP 2008; 277-285https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61092

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View Articletitled, Shakedown Bounds of Structures Using Linear and Nonlinear Methods

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Topics: Cycles , Finite element methods , Materials properties , Stress , Theorems (Mathematics)

Simplified Limit Load Determination Using the m_α-Tangent Method

R. Seshadri, M. M. Hossain

PVP 2008; 287-294https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61171

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View Articletitled, Simplified Limit Load Determination Using the <em>m</em><sub>α</sub>-Tangent Method

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Topics: Stress , Finite element analysis

Effective Stress Ratio of Triangular Pattern Perforated Plates

Naoto Kasahara, Hideki Takasho, Nobuchika Kawasaki, Masanori Ando

PVP 2008; 295-303https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61458

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View Articletitled, Effective Stress Ratio of Triangular Pattern Perforated Plates

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Topics: Plates (structures) , Stress , Materials properties , Constitutive equations , Creep , Design , Geometry , Base metals , Fast neutron reactors , Finite element analysis

Integral Mean of Yield Criterion in Design and Fitness for Service Assessment

R. Adibi-Asl, R. Seshadri

PVP 2008; 305-316https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61646

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View Articletitled, Integral Mean of Yield Criterion in Design and Fitness for Service Assessment

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Topics: Design , Fitness-for-service , Stress , Damage , Corrosion

Stress Classification Lines Straight Through Singularities

Arturs Kalnins

PVP 2008; 317-326https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61746

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View Articletitled, Stress Classification Lines Straight Through Singularities

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Topics: Stress , Corners (Structural elements) , Pressure vessels , Shells , Bending (Stress) , Design , Finite element analysis , Membranes

Optimizing the Strength of a Condenser Tube

Michael Huang

PVP 2008; 327-331https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2008-61902

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View Articletitled, Optimizing the Strength of a Condenser Tube

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Topics: Condensers (steam plant) , Finite element methods , Gates (Closures) , Refrigerants , Aluminum tube , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Plasticity , Pressure , Yield point