Three-dimensional finite element analysis of pipe flange connections - The case of using compressed asbestos sheet gasket

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP

Volumn 433, Issue , 2002, Pages 171-177

  Takaki, Tomohiro ^a   Fukuoka, Toshimichi ^a  

^a KOBE UNIVERSITY OF MERCANTILE MARINE   (Japan)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

PIPE FLANGE CONNECTIONS;

ASBESTOS; BENDING MOMENTS; BOLTS; COMPRESSIBILITY; CONNECTORS (STRUCTURAL); FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FLANGES; GASKETS; PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION; STRESS ANALYSIS;

PIPE JOINTS;

EID: 0036383781     PISSN: 0277027X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1115/PVP2002-1095     Document Type: Conference Paper

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