SIST-TP CEN/TR 13445-102:2015

Unfired pressure vessels - Part 102: Example of application of vertical vessel with bracket supports

This CEN Technical Report details the design, manufacturing, inspection and testing of a steel vessel submitted to pressure cycles, using the EN 13445 standard series for "Unfired pressure vessels", to guide the user of these standards in sequential decision making, together with some alternative choices.

Unbefeuerte Druckbehälter - Teil 102: Beispiel 2: Stehende Behälter mit Tragpratzen

Récipients sous pression non soumis à la flamme - Partie 102: Exemple d'application d'un récipient vertical avec supports de berceaux

Le présent Rapport technique du CEN détaille la conception, la fabrication, l’inspection et les essais d'un récipient en acier soumis à des cycles de pression, en utilisant la série EN 13445 pour les « Récipients sous pression non soumis à la flamme » afin de guider l’utilisateur de ces normes dans le processus décisionnel séquentiel, ainsi que certains choix alternatifs.

Neogrevane (nekurjene) tlačne posode - 102. del: Primer uporabe pokončne posode s konzolnimi podporami

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Jun-2015
• ICS: 23.020.32 - Pressure vessels
• Technical Committee: TLP - Pressure vessels
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 20-May-2015
• Due Date: 25-Jul-2015
• Completion Date: 09-Jun-2015
• Ref Project: CEN/TR 13445-102:2015 - Unfired pressure vessels - Part 102: Example of application of vertical vessel with bracket supports

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Unfired pressure vessels - Part 102: Example of application of vertical vessel with
bracket supports
Unbefeuerte Druckbehälter - Teil 102: Beispiel 2: Stehende Behälter mit Tragpratzen
Récipients sous pression non soumis à la flamme - Partie 102: Exemple d'application
d'un récipient vertical avec supports de berceaux
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23.020.30 7ODþQHSRVRGHSOLQVNH Pressure vessels, gas
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TECHNICAL REPORT
CEN/TR 13445-102

RAPPORT TECHNIQUE

TECHNISCHER BERICHT
May 2015
ICS 23.020.30
English Version
Unfired pressure vessels - Part 102: Example of application of
vertical vessel with bracket supports
 Unbefeuerte Druckbehälter - Beispiel 2: Stehende Behälter
mit Tragpratzen


This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 10 February 2015. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 54.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
3.1 Drawing of the vessel .5
3.2 Calculation model .6
3.3 Operating conditions .7
3.4 Comments on the operating conditions provided by the User .7
4.1 General .8
4.2 Is EN13445 applicable to the vessel? .8
4.3 Warning of Annex A of reference [1] .8
4.4 Prerequisites of Annex A of reference [1] .8
5.1 Permitted materials. 10
5.2 Requirements given in 4.2 of reference [2] . 11
5.3 Requirements given in 4.3 of reference [2] . 11
5.4 Requirements given in 4.4 of reference [2] . 11
5.5 Materials selected for the vessel example 2 . 12
6.1 General . 15
6.2 Basic design . 15
6.3 Fatigue calculations . 15
6.4 Determination of test pressures of the vessel in Annex C . 17
6.5 Determination of the deformation according to EN 13445-4 reference [4], Clause 9 in
Annex C . 19
6.6 Data used in example 2 . 19
6.7 Conditions of applicability of calculations . 20
7.1 General . 20
7.2 Material traceability . 20
7.3 Manufacturing tolerances . 20
7.5 Welding, as in 8 of reference [4] . 26
7.6 Manufacture and testing of welds – Production test, as in 8 of reference [4] . 26
7.7 Forming of pressure parts, as in 9 of reference [4] . 27
7.8 Post weld heat treatment (PWHT), as in 10 of reference [4] . 27
8.1 Generality . 27
8.2 Non destructive testing, as in 4.3 of reference [5] . 27
8.3 Determination of extent of non-destructive testing, as in 6.6.2 of reference [5] . 28
Annex A (informative) Drawing of example 2 . 29
Annex B (informative) Nameplate of example 2 . 30
Annex C (informative) Design calculation of example 2. 31

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Foreword
This document (CEN/TR 13445-102:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 54 “Unfired
pressure vessels”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

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Introduction
Harmonized standards under Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC) have been adopted over the past few
years on the basis of mandate M 071. These standards give appropriate solutions for designing and building
safe pressure equipment complying with the pressure equipment directives.
Although the main standards for the major product groups are now available, further action is needed to
ensure a take-up by industry of these standards.
A recent public consultation on the use of EN Standards in the field of pressure equipment has shown that
better knowledge of content and better usability are the more substantial aspects to encourage the use of the
harmonized European standards (document CEN/PE/AN N 220).
The Pressure equipment Migration Help Desk, EN 13445/MHD, was created in August 2002 to give to the
standard users a central point where raising questions and obtaining authorized answers. From the questions
it received, the help desk has identified the publication of examples of application as a key issue and has
developed rules of procedure for their publication as CEN deliverables (document CEN/PE/AN N 128).
Examples of application is an efficient way to help the standard user to correctly understand and apply the
requirements of the standard and to be aware of the permissible deviations, possible alternatives, use of
normative reference documents, etc. It can also assist training organization and software developers.
The project, in its efforts to broaden the application of the European Standards harmonized for PED, will
support the actions of the European Commission in the field of safety of pressure equipment.
It will also promote the use of these European Standards on the global market.
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1 Scope
This Technical Report details the design, manufacturing, inspection and testing of a steel vessel submitted to
pressure cycles, using the EN 13445 series for "Unfired pressure vessels", to guide the user of these
standards in sequential decision making, together with some alternative choices.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13445-1:2009_Issue 5, Unfired pressure vessels – Part 1: General [1]
EN 13445-2:2009_Issue 5, Unfired pressure vessels – Part 2: Materials [2]
EN 13445-3:2009_Issue 5, Unfired pressure vessels – Part 3: Design [3]
EN 13445-4:2009_Issue 5, Unfired pressure vessels – Part 4: Fabrication [4]
EN 13445-5:2009_Issue 5, Unfired pressure vessels – Part 5: Inspection and testing [5]
EN 10028-2:2003, Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes – Part 2: Non-alloy and alloy steels with
specified elevated temperature properties [6]
3 The vessel and its operating conditions
3.1 Drawing of the vessel
The technical drawing of the vessel and vessel details is represented in Annex A:
A note in the introduction of EN 13445-1, clearly says that "In EN 13445 the term pressure vessel includes the
welded attachments up to and including the nozzle flanges, screwed or welded connections".
The briefed lay-out is given as in Figure 1.
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Figure 1 — Briefed lay-out
3.2 Calculation model
The calculation model is presented in 3D in Figure 2.
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Figure 2 — Calculation model
3.3 Operating conditions
The general characteristics given by the user are reproduced below:
a) content: gas group 1, density of 0,48;
b) internal pressure: 18 bar / 0,5 bar;
c) temperature: 20 °C/260 °C;
d) number of expected full pressure cycles: 1200.
3.4 Comments on the operating conditions provided by the User
The gas group 1 is a dangerous fluid according to Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the
approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging
and labelling of dangerous substances.
See also:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31967L0548:en:NOT
and further information on
https://osha.europa.eu/nl/legislation/directives/exposure-to-chemical-agents-and-chemical-safety/osh-related-
aspects/58
In the contract 1 200 pressure cycles from 18 bar (1,8 MPa) to 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) are expected. A design
pressure of 1,8 MPa will not be used to avoid a short duration pressure surge at each cycle (See Pressure
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Equipment Directive, Annex I, clause 2.11.2 Pressure limiting devices). Therefore the safety valve will be set
at 2 MPa (pressure higher than 1,8 MPa + 10 %) and the design pressure of 2 MPa will be used in design
calculations for static loadings.
4 Application of EN 13445-1 [1]
4.1 General
This part contains general information on the scope of the standard as well as terms, definitions, quantities,
symbols and units which are applied throughout the standard.
Before designing and manufacturing the vessel according to the standard, the manufacturer shall verify the
applicability of the standard EN 13445 and perform a number of prerequisites.
4.2 Is EN13445 applicable to the vessel?
The answer is yes, since the vessel does not belong to the vessels mentioned in Clause 1 of reference [1]
which are:
 Vessels of riveted construction;
 Vessels of lamellar cast iron or any material not included in part 2, 6 or 8 of the standard;
 Multilayered, autofrettaged or pre-stressed vessels.
4.3 Warning of Annex A of reference [1]
The standard EN 13445 is harmonized under the Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC). This means that if
the vessel meets the requirements of this standard, it can be presumed to conform to those essential safety
requirements which are listed in the Annexes ZA of each individual part.
In this connection, it should be understood that the standard is indivisible. The design and manufacturing of
the vessel requires application of all relevant parts of the standard, in this case of Part 1 General [1], Part 2
Materials [2], Part 3 Design [3], Part 4 Fabrication [4] and Part 5 Inspection and testing [5], since the vessel is
a steel vessel.
Part 7 and Part 9 are not mandatory parts in this sense.
4.4 Prerequisites of Annex A of reference [1]
4.4.1 Operating conditions
Operating conditions provided by the User will be used in the design calculations, but a design pressure of
2 MPa will be used in calculations for static loadings, as it is mentioned in 4.3.
4.4.2 Actions to be considered according to the list in 5.3.1 of EN 13445-3 reference [3]
a) internal pressure;
b) maximum static head of contained fluid;
c) weight of the vessel;
d) maximum weight of contents under operating conditions;
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e) weight of water under hydraulic pressure test conditions;
f) wind, snow, and ice loading (not present);
g) earthquake loading (negligible);
h) other loads supported by or reacting on the vessel, including loads during transport and installation
(negligible);
i) stresses caused by supporting lugs, ring, girders, saddles, internal structures or connecting piping or
intentional offsets of median lines on adjacent components. (Only stresses caused by bracket supports
will be considered);
j) shock loads caused by water hammer or surging of the vessel contents (not present);
k) bending moments caused by eccentricity of the centre of the working pressure relative to the neutral axis
of the vessel (not present);
l) stresses caused by temperature differences including transient conditions and by differences in
coefficients of thermal expansion (Not requested by the User);
m) stresses caused by fluctuations of pressure, temperature and external loads (Stresses caused by
fluctuations of pressure and temperature will be considered);
n) stresses caused by the decomposition of unstable fluids (not present).
4.4.3 Classification of load cases
4.4.3.1 Normal load cases
Normal load cases are those acting on the pressure vessel during normal operation, including start-up and
shutdown. They result of combination of actions mentioned in 5.3.2.
4.4.3.2 Exceptional load cases
Exceptional load cases are those corresponding to events of very low probability requiring the safe shutdown
and inspection of the vessel or plant. No such exceptional load case is expected.
4.4.3.3 Testing load cases
Testing load cases include testing load cases for final assessment and testing load cases in service. Only the
hydraulic test for final assessment will be considered.
4.4.4 The Category of the vessel as defined in the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
Taking into consideration:
 The maximum allowable pressure PS: 20 bar
 The fluid group: 1
 The volume of the vessel: 2.656 L
 The potential energy content product PS.V = 53.120 bar.L
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The vessel category is IV (See Figure 3, Excerpt from Table 1 of Annex II of the PED where the case is
represented by a red dark dot or see Figure A-1 of CR 13445-7).

Figure 3 — Vessel category
4.4.5 The Conformity Assessment Module to be used
Applicable modules of Category IV are B+D, B+F, G, H1. Module G is used throughout this example (this is
according to the drawing Example 2).
5 Application of EN 13445-2 [2]
5.1 Permitted materials
5.1.1 General
Clause A.4 Materials of reference [1] recalls the principles.
Specific requirements apply to materials for pressure-bearing parts. They are given in 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 of
reference [2].
5.1.2 Requirements given in 4.1 of reference [2]
 Materials shall be selected to be compatible with anticipated fabrication steps and to be suitable for
internal fluid and external environment
 Materials shall be accompanied by inspection documents in accordance with EN 10204:2004
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NOTE 1 This is not properly speaking a design requirement, but a means to inspect material properties.
 Materials shall be free from surface and internal defects which can impair their intended usability
 Steels shall have a specified minimum elongation after fracture: 14 %
 Steels shall have a specified minimum impact energy measured on a Charpy V-notch impact test
specimen greater or equal to 27 J for ferritic steels, etc.
 The chemical composition of ferritic steels intended for welding and forming shall not exceed 0,25 % C,
0,035 % P, 0,025 % S.
Only materials which are qualified for pressure equipment may be used. Qualification of materials can be
made in three different ways:
 Materials from European harmonized Standards, see 4.3.1 of reference [2]. Certain materials supplied in
accordance with European material Standards are accepted as qualified for use in pressure-bearing parts.
These materials are enumerated in Table E.2-1 of reference [2].
 Materials with a European Approval for materials (EAM), see 4.3.2 of reference [2]. Materials with an
EAM, which states that they can be used for products under the PED, are qualified for use in relevant
products according to this standard. EAMs are published in the Official Journal, and the European
Commission maintains a list of EAMs on their web site.
NOTE 2 This web site is presently accessible under the address
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/pressure_equipment/ped/materials/published_en.html.
 Materials with a Particular Material Appraisal (PMA), see 4.3.3 of reference [2]. Materials, which have
been subject to a PMA are qualified. This appraisal is carried out by the manufacturer (and in certain
cases checked by a Notified Body).
NOTE 3 The European Commission and Member States have in November 2006 agreed on "Guiding Principles for the
contents of Particular Materials Appraisals". The document is published on:
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/pressure_equipment/ped/materials/index_en.html.
5.2 Requirements given in 4.2 of reference [2]
Materials for example 2 are high temperatures steels for which the requirements of 4.2.2 Design temperature
above 20 °C apply.
In 4.2.5 specific requirements are given for steels for fasteners (bolts, nuts, etc.).
5.3 Requirements given in 4.3 of reference [2]
4.3 addresses Technical delivery conditions for steels and welding consumables. For example 2, the
European standards for plates, tubes, and forgings will be used. European standards will also be used for
welding consumables.
Table E.2-1 of reference [2] provides an overview on materials for pressure purposes. This Table will be
used for example 2.
5.4 Requirements given in 4.4 of reference [2]
4.4 addresses Marking. This marking ensures traceability between the product and the inspection documents.
NOTE Marking has no incidence on design calculations.
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5.5 Materials selected for the vessel example 2
Characteristics of the steels, fasteners and gaskets selected for the vessel are given in Table 1 and
reproduced in Annex C to this report.
P355 GH of the European harmonized standard EN 10028-2 [6] was selected for the shell (upper, lower),
dished end and cone elements of the vessel (also support brackets). This steel was preferred to P295GH to
have a smaller weight ( approximately 15 % or 120 kg for all plate made materials) with a slightly higher price
(approximate price difference in Western Europe is 100 € per metric ton).
P280 GH of the European harmonized standard EN 10222-2 was selected for the main flange upper and
lower side.

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Table 1 — Materials and main material characteristics in example 2
Vessel part Material Material EN 13445-2 Dimensions Material Main material characteristics
designation reference (mm) group to
Tensile Min yield Min elong Min impact Min impact
CR ISO
(see also
min/max MPa A5 at energy KV, energy KV,
Annex C) 15608
MPa room J at J at +20 °C
temp - 20 °C
Cylindrical Ferritic steel EN 10028-2 See Table e < 16 mm 1.2 510-650 355 20 27 40
shell upper,
plate for high P355 GH E.2-1 of
en = 12 for
lower temperature (1.0473) EN 13445-2
lower part,
service
en = 10 for
upper part
Conical shell Ferritic steel EN 10028-2 See Table e < 16 mm 1.2 510-650 355 20 27 40
plate for high P355 GH E.2-1 of
e = 12
n
temperature (1.0473) EN 13445-2
service
Dished end Ferritic steel EN 10028-2 See Table e < 16 mm 1.2 510-650 355 20 27 40
plate for high P355 GH E.2-1 of
e = 14
n
temperature (1.0473) EN 13445-2
service

Main flange Forging EN 10222-2 See Table 50,00 < t < 160 1.2 490-610 280-305 22  27
upper and
P280 GH E.2-1 of mm
lower side (1.0426) EN 13445-2
e = 95 for
n
lower part,
e = 103 for
n
upper part
Bolts(fastene 25CrMo4(+Q EN 10269 See Table Number=68 — 800-950 Upper 0,2%600 15  27-32
rs) main T) (dia.< 100 mm) E.2-1 of M22x2,5
flange: EN 13445-2
M22x2,5 a)
Gasket Spirally   Gasket —
wound parameters
a)
mineral filled m=3, y=69
stainless MPa
steel -Monel
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Table 1 — Materials and main material characteristics in example 2 (continued)
Vessel Material Material EN 13445-2 Dimensions Material Main material characteristics
part group designation reference (mm) group to
(see also CR ISO
Annex C) 15608
Tensile Min Min elong Min impact Min impact
min/max yield A5 at room energy KV, J at energy KV, J at
MPa MPa temp. -20°C +20°C
b)
Nozzle N3 Standard EN 10216-2 See Table Deb=219,10 1.1 410-570 265 23 28 —
(DN200) XS P265GH E.2-1 of eb=12,70
(1.0425) EN 13445-2
b)
Nozzle N4 Standard EN 10216-2 See Table Deb=168.3 1.1 410-570 265 23 28 —
DN150
XS (1.0425) E.2-1 of eb=10,97
EN 13445-2
LWN PN25 EN 10222-2 See Table 25 bar rating 1.2 460-580 280 21  27
Flange at
P280GH E.2-1 of 235/102,3
N1/N2 (DN (1.0477) EN 13445-2
eb=19,85
100)
Standard PN25 EN 10222-2 See Table 25 bar rating 1.2 460-580 280 21  27
flange P280GH E.2-1 of 235/102,3
pos. at N3 (1.0477) EN 13445-2 eb = 19,85
(DN 200)
Standard PN25 EN 10222-2 See Table 25 bar rating 1.2 460-580 280 21 27
flange P280GH E.2-1 of 235/102,3
pos. at N4 (1.0477) EN 13445-2 eb = 28
(DN 150)
Brackets Ferritic T < 16 mm 1.2 510-650 355 20 27 40
EN 10028 -2 See Table
and steel
P355 GH E.2-1 of
web
reinforce plate for
1.0477 EN 13445-2
en=15,base
ment high
(1.0473)
plate en=20
plates tempe-
reinforcing
rature
plate
service
en=10
a) not applicable
b) at 100 °C
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6 Application of EN 13445-3 [3]
6.1 General
General definitions and general requirements are in Clauses 1 to 6 of reference [3]. Design requirements for
the various components are contained in the relevant clauses of reference [3]. Specific design requirements
for the simplified fatigue analysis are contained in Clause 17.
In this document, the principles of the calculations are presented. For details, it is recommended to examine
the calculation sheets obtained by software. Each calculation sheet follows step by step the paragraphs of the
relevant clause of reference [3].
The calculations sheets are gathered in pages 7 to 58 of Annex C to this report. Main results of the
calculations are in pages 1 to 6.
6.2 Basic design
6.2.1 Verification of thicknesses
The first step is the verification of the thicknesses of the various components or parts composing the pressure
vessel under the design loading:
P = 2 MPa
T = 260 °C
This is done successively for the cylindrical shells and their flanges, the ellipsoidal head and the attached
nozzles, the conical shell, the cylindrical shell, the nozzle N4 and the brackets.
6.2.2 Determination of the maximum permissible pressure Pmax
Then the maximum permissible pressure defined in 3.16 is calculated for each component or vessel part using
the formula given in the column entitled Maximum permissible pressure Pmax of Table 17-1 of reference [3].
For example, for cylindrical shells Pmax is given in Clause 7 of reference [3] by Formula (7.4.3).
As explained in 17.6.1, Pmax will be used in the fatigue calculations.
6.3 Fatigue calculations
6.3.1 General
Fatigue calculations of example 2 are performed using the formulae of Clause 17 of reference [3]. This is
done in six steps.
6.3.2 Determination of fatigue sensitive locations
These locations are:
 Welded zones
 Unwelded zones with stress concentration
For guidance, see Table 17-1 of reference [3].
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6.3.3 Determination of pseudo-elastic stress range ∆σ
∆σ shall be calculated from the pressure range ∆P as follows:
∆P
∆σ= .η . f (17.6-1)
P max
where
 Pmax is the maximum permissible pressure of the component or vessel part under consideration as
defined in Clause 4, except for dished ends where a specific definition of Pmax applies (see NOTE 2 of
Table 17-1)
 f is the nominal stress of the component or vessel part under consideration, at calculation temperature.
 The value of η is obtained from Table 17-1 for each weld detail. It is an upper bound of the following ratio:
maximum structural stress in detail under consideration under pressure P
max

nominal design stress at calculation pressure
Where ∆σ > 3 f , ∆σ shall be increased according to the rule given in 18.8 to account for elastic-plastic cyclic
conditions.
6.3.4 Stress factors η and associated maximum permissible pressures
Stress factors and associated permissible pressure are given in Table 17-1 for each component or vessel
η
part. Stress factors η depend on shape imperfections.
6.3.5 Fictitious stress range
6.3.5.1 General
The fictitious stress range is used for determination of the allowable number of cycles. It includes the
thickness and temperature corrections: C and C at a welded joint or vessel part and also the effective
e T
stress concentration factor K for notch effect at an unwelded part. These factors are defined in 17.6.2
f
6.3.5.2 At a welded joint
∆σ
*
∆σ = ( ) (17.6-9)
C ⋅ C
e T
6.3.5.3 At a unwelded region
∆σ
*
∆σ = ( )⋅ K  (17.6.10)
f
C ⋅ C
e T
6.3.6 Determination of the allowable number of cycles
6.3.6.1 General
*
The allowable number of cycles is obtained by introducing ∆σ in the appropriate fatigue design curve
among the curves of Figure 17-4 Total fatigue damage index.
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6.3.6.2 Classification of welded joints
The welded joints shall be allocated to the classes given in Table 17-4 which are testing group dependent. For
example 2, only the column testing group 3 is to consider.
6.3.6.3 Unwelded regions
For unwelded regions, the class UW fatigue design curve in Figure 17-4 applies.
6.3.7 Fatigue results
All fatigue damage index computed in Annex C are accept
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