Table of Contents

Foreword
Abstract
1. Background
2. Objectives
3. Approach
4. Existing Sustained Stress Equations and Indices
5. Chronological Bibliography
6. Sustained Stress Indices Data
7. Options and Recommendations
Appendix A: ASME B31.1, 2007 Sustained Stress Equations
Appendix B: ASME B31.3, 2004 Sustained Stress Equations
Appendix C: ASME B31.4, 200 Sustained Stress Equations
Appendix D: ASME B31.8, Sustained Stress Equations
Appendix E: ASME III NC/ND-3600 Sustained Stress Equations
Acknowledgements
Nomenclature

Abstract

Describes the loads on piping systems and pipelines are categorized in ASME B31 as sustained, occasional or thermal loads.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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