Reg. 185
SHELLS
Circumferential and End Seams of Water Tube Boilers
The suitability of circumferential seams including the seams
joining ends to shells shall be verified by the following formula
: -
| K x J x (t-2)
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is equal to or
greater than W.P. |
Eqn. (17) |
| D x C |
Where
K = 150 for 26/30 tons tensile plates.
K = 157 for 28/32 tons tensile plates.
Due to higher stresses, see regulations
271 and 340.
WP = The working pressure in lbs per sq. in.
D = The diameter of shell in inches, measured inside the
outer ring of plates.
J = Circumferential Joint efficiency calculated by Eqn.2
or 3.
C = 8.24 where the seams are made with lap joints and are
treble riveted.
= 8.44 where the seams are made with lap joints and are
double riveted.
= 9.60 where the seams are made with lap joints and are
single riveted.
t = thickness of plate in 32nd of an inch.
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