Finite element simulation of bolt-up process of pipe flange connections

Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, Transactions of the ASME

Volumn 123, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 282-287

  Fukuoka, Toshimichi ^a   Takaki, Tomohiro ^a  

^a KOBE UNIVERSITY OF MERCANTILE MARINE   (Japan)

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EID: 0000894865     PISSN: 00949930     EISSN: 15288978     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1115/1.1358842     Document Type: Article

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