Plane Flaw can be added into pipe node and allows to check stresses in cracks using GB/T 19624-2019 code (China). Analysis results are printed in Flaw Stress Table
Property |
Description |
Name |
Element name. If checked then it shown in 3D view |
Characteristic Crack Dimension, a |
a - from the pictures below
|
Half of Wrapping Angle |
18…180 degrees |
Safety Factor |
Safety factor |
Tensile strength at operating temperature |
Tensile strength at operating temperature for pipe material |
J-integral Fracture Toughness |
J-integral Fracture Toughness |
Corrosion Allowance |
Corrosion Allowance |
Measured Wall Thickness nearby Flaw |
B on the pictured above |
The following equation should be satisfied
To insert a ballasting weight, select the desired node and use the menu option: Insert > Flaw > Plane Flaw
