Table of Contents

List of Sections
Foreword
Statement of Policy on the Use of the Certification Mark and
  Code Authorization in Advertising
Statement of Policy on the Use of ASME Marking to Identify
  Manufactured Items
Submittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure
  Vessel Standards Committees
Personnel
Introduction
Organization of Section III
Summary of Changes
List of Changes in Record Number Order
Cross-Referencing and Stylistic Changes in the Boiler and
  Pressure Vessel Code
Mandatory Appendices
  Mandatory Appendix I - Design Fatigue Curves
Mandatory Appendix II
        Article II-1000 - Experimental Stress Analysis
        Article II-2000 - Experimental Determination of Stress
        Intensification Factors
    Mandatory Appendix III - Stress Intensity Values, Allowable
    Stress Values, Fatigue Strength Values, and Mechanical
    Properties for Metallic Materials
        Article III-1000 - Determination of Allowable Stresses
    Mandatory Appendix IV - Approval of New Materials Under the
    ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
    Mandatory Appendix V - Certificate Holder's Data Report
    Forms, Instructions, and Application Forms for Certificates
    of Authorization for Use of Certification Mark
    Mandatory Appendix VI - Rounded Indications
        Article VI-1000 - Rounded Indications
    Mandatory Appendix XI - Rules for Bolted Flange Connections
    for Class 2 and 3 Components and Class MC Vessels
        Article XI-1000 - Introduction
        Article XI-2000 - Materials for Bolted Flange Connections
        Article XI-3000 - Design Requirements
    Mandatory Appendix XII
        Article XII-1000 - Design Considerations for Bolted Flange
        Connections
    Mandatory Appendix XIII - Design Based on Stress Analysis
        Article XIII-1000 - General Requirements
        Article XIII-2000 - Stress Analysis
        Article XIII-3000 - Stress Limits for Other Than Bolts
        Article XIII-4000 - Stress Limits for Bolts
    Mandatory Appendix XVIII
        Article XVIII-1000 - Capacity Conversions for Pressure
        Relief Valves
    Mandatory Appendix XIX
        Article XIX-1000 - Integral Flat Head With a Large Opening
    Mandatory Appendix XXI - Adhesive Attachment of Nameplates
        Article XXI-1000 - Requirements
    Mandatory Appendix XXII
        Article XXII-1000 - Rules for Reinforcement of
        Cone-to-Cylinder Junction Under External Pressure
    Mandatory Appendix XXIII - Qualifications and Duties
    of Certifying Engineers Performing Certification Activities
        Article XXIII-1000 - Qualifications and Duties
    Mandatory Appendix XXIII - Supplements
        Supplement 1 - Mandatory Requirements for Demonstrating
        Certifying Engineer Qualifications
        Supplement 2 - Mandatory Requirements for Establishing
        ASME Code Knowledge
        Supplement 3 - Mandatory Certification Requirements
        Supplement 4 - Nonmandatory Sample Statements
    Mandatory Appendix XXIV - Standard Units for Use in Equations
    Mandatory Appendix XXV - ASME-Provided Material
        Stress-Strain Data
        Article XXV-1000 - Introduction
    Mandatory Appendix XXVI - Rules for Construction of Class 3
    Buried Polyethylene Pressure Piping
        Article XXVI-1000 - General Requirements
        Article XXVI-2000 - Materials
        Article XXVI-3000 - Design
        Article XXVI-4000 - Fabrication and Installation
        Article XXVI-5000 - Examination
        Article XXVI-6000 - Testing
        Article XXVI-7000 - Overpressure Protection
        Article XXVI-8000 - Nameplates, Stamping, and Reports
        Article XXVI-9000 - Glossary
    Mandatory Appendix XXVI - Supplements
        Supplement XXVI-I - Polyethylene Standards and
        Specifications
        Supplement XXVI-IIA - Part A: Ultrasonic
        Examination of High Density Polyethylene
        Supplement XXVI-IIB - Part B: Microwave
        Examination of High Density Polyethylene
        Supplement XXVI-III - Data Report Form
    Nonmandatory Appendix XXVI - Supplements
        Supplement XXVI-A - Fusing Machine Operator
        Qualification Training
        Supplement XXVI-B - Unacceptable Fusion Bead
        Configurations
        Supplement XXVI-C - Alternative Seismic Analysis Method
        Supplement XXVI-D - Electrofusion Operator Qualification
        Training
    Mandatory Appendix XXVII - Design by Analysis for Service
    Level D
        Article XXVII-1000 - Introduction
        Article XXVII-2000 - Methods and Requirements for Analyses
        Article XXVII-3000 - Component Acceptability
Nonmandatory Appendices
    Nonmandatory Appendix A
        Article A-1000 - Stress Analysis Methods
        Article A-2000 - Analysis of Cylindrical Shells
        Article A-3000 - Analysis of Spherical Shells
        Article A-4000 - Design Criteria and Equations for
        Torispherical and Ellipsoidal Heads
        Article A-5000 - Analysis of Flat Circular Heads
        Article A-6000 - Discontinuity Stresses
        Article A-7000 - Thermal Stresses
        Article A-8000 - Stresses in Perforated Flat Plates
        Article A-9000 - Interaction Method
    Nonmandatory Appendix B - Owners Design Specifications
        Article B-1000 - Introduction and Scope
        Article B-2000 - Generic Requirements
        Article B-3000 - Specific Vessel Requirements
        Article B-4000 - Specific Pump Requirements
        Article B-5000 - Specific Valve Requirements
        Article B-6000 - Specific Piping Requirements
        Article B-7000 - Specific Containment Requirements
        Article B-8000 - Specific Support Requirements
        Article B-9000 - Specific Core Support Structures
        Requirements
        Article B-10000 - Specific Parts and Miscellaneous
        Items Requirements
    Nonmandatory Appendix C
        Article C-1000 - Certificate Holder's Design Report
    Nonmandatory Appendix D - Preheat Guidelines
        Article D-1000 - Guidelines
    Nonmandatory Appendix E - Minimum Bolt
    Cross-Sectional Area
        Article E-1000 - Introduction and Scope
    Nonmandatory Appendix F
        Article F-1000 - Rules for Evaluation of Service
        Loadings With Level D Service
    Nonmandatory Appendix G - Fracture Toughness
    Criteria for Protection Against Failure
        Article G-1000 - Introduction
        Article G-2000 - Vessels
        Article G-3000 - Piping, Pumps, and Valves
        Article G-4000 - Bolting
    Nonmandatory Appendix L - Class FF Flange Design
    for Class 2 and 3 Components and Class MC Vessels
        Article L-1000 - Class FF Flanges - Introduction
        Article L-2000 - Class FF Flanges - Materials
        Article L-3000 - Class FF Flanges - Design
    Nonmandatory Appendix M - Recommendations for
    Control of Welding, Postweld Heat Treatment,
    and Nondestructive Examination of Welds
        Article M-1000 - Recommendations
    Nonmandatory Appendix N - Dynamic Analysis Methods
        Article N-1000 - General
    Nonmandatory Appendix O - Rules for Design of Safety
    Valve Installations
        Article O-1000 - Introduction and Scope
    Nonmandatory Appendix P
        Article P-1000 - Certified Material Test Reports
    Nonmandatory Appendix Q
        Article Q-1000 - Design Rules for Clamp Connections
    Nonmandatory Appendix R - Determination of Permissible
    Lowest Service Metal Temperature From T[NDT] for
    Division 1, Classes 2 and MC; and Division 3,
    Class WC Construction
        Article R-1000 - Permissible Lowest Service Metal
        Temperature
    Nonmandatory Appendix S
        Article S-1000 - Pump Shaft Design Methods
        Article S-2000 - Design Procedure
    Nonmandatory Appendix T
        Article T-1000 - Recommended Tolerances for
        Reconciliation of Piping Systems
    Nonmandatory Appendix U
        Article U-1000 - Rules for Pump Internals
    Nonmandatory Appendix W
        Article W-1000 - Environmental Effects on Components
        Article W-2000 - Summaries of Corrosion Damage
        Mechanisms
        Article W-3000 - Summaries of Embrittlement Damage
        Mechanisms
        Article W-4000 - Summaries of Other Damage Mechanisms
    Nonmandatory Appendix Y - Evaluation of the Design of
    Rectangular and Hollow Circular Cross Section Welded
    Attachments on Piping
        Article Y-1000 - Introduction and Scope
        Article Y-2000 - Procedure for Evaluation of the
        Design of Rectangular Cross
        Article Y-3000 - Procedure for Evaluation of the
        Design of Rectangular Cross Section Attachments on
        Class 2 or 3 Piping
        Article Y-4000 - Procedure for Evaluation of the Design
        of Hollow Circular Cross Section Welded Attachments
        on Class 1 Piping
        Article Y-5000 - Procedure for Evaluation of the Design
        of Hollow Circular Cross Section Welded Attachments
        on Class 2 and 3 Piping
    Nonmandatory Appendix Z
        Article Z-1000 - Interruption of Code Work
    Nonmandatory Appendix AA - Guidance for the Use of
    U.S. Customary and SI Units in the ASME Boiler and
    Pressure Vessel Code
        Article AA-1000 - Scope
    Nonmandatory Appendix BB - Metallic Braided Flexible
    Hose
        Article BB-1000 - Scope
        Article BB-2000 - Material
        Article BB-3000 - Design
        Article BB-4000 - Fabrication
        Article BB-5000 - Examination
        Article BB-6000 - Testing
        Article BB-7000 - Certification
    Nonmandatory Appendix CC - Alternative Rules for
    Linear Piping Supports
        Article CC-1000 - Introduction
        Article CC-2000 - Materials
        Article CC-3000 - Design
        Article CC-4000 - Fabrication
        Article CC-5000 - Examination
        Article CC-8000 - Nameplates, Stamping With
        Certification Mark, and Data Reports
    Nonmandatory Appendix DD - Polyethylene Material
    Organization Responsibilities Diagram
        Article DD-1000 - Introduction
    Nonmandatory Appendix EE - Strain-Based Acceptance
    Criteria Definitions and Background
        Article EE-1000 - Strain Information
    Nonmandatory Appendix FF - Strain-Based Acceptance
    Criteria for Energy-Limited Events
        Article FF-1000 - Acceptance Criteria
    Nonmandatory Appendix GG - Minimum Thickness
    for Pipe Bends
        Article GG-1000 - Minimum Thickness for Pipe Bends
    Nonmandatory Appendix HH - Rules for Valve Internal
    and External Items
        Article HH-1000 - Requirements
    Nonmandatory Appendix JJ - Evaluation of Thermal
    Stratification in Class 1 Piping Systems
        Article JJ-1000 - Criteria

Abstract

Provides mandatory requirements, specific prohibitions, and nonmandatory guidance for construction activities and inservice inspection and testing activities. Major Changes in the 2017 Edition - Consolidate, Simplify and Modernize the Design by Analysis Rules - New Mandatory Appendix XXVII for Level D Analysis - Qualifications and Duties of Certifying Engineers Performing Certification Activities.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages
ISBN