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Can I use FEA to design to B31.3 or B31.1 (Piping or Fittings)?

April 26, 2017b31.1 b31.3 design FEA fittings Piping

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Can I use FEA to design to B31.3 or B31.1 (Piping or Fittings)?

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FEA is allowed under design code B31.3 section 304.7.2(d), but not to replace rules found in the B31.3 code (see VIII-1 above). There are fewer design rules in B31.3, so many common items can be designed by FEA. Note: B31.3 table 1A stresses are to be used, Not IID tables 1A, 1B, 2A or 2D.