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    Proof Test Factor of Safety

    Under ASME section VIII division 1 the calculations use factor of safety that is based on the minimum of tensile strength/3.5 or yield strength * 2/3. When performing a proof test according to UG-101 the burst pressure is divided by 4. My question is why the difference in safety factors? Is this...
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    316ti ASTM spec

    Is there an ASTM specification for 316ti pipe or tubing? I have found this grade as plate material (SA-240 316ti) in ASME II-D. I can't seem to find this grade for any of the other product forms.
  3. rumandcola

    Tantalum tubing under B31.3

    I am preparing a set of pipe calculations in accordance with B31.3 for a client. They have specified Tantalum UNS R05200 as one of the material specs at 300 C. I am not familiar with tantalum; searching online I found the specification ASTM B 521. I would like to adopt this according to...

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