Abstract: Limit load determination of mechanical components and structures by the mα-tangent method is proposed herein. The proposed technique is a simplified method that enables rapid determination of ...

Abstract: Storage tanks are widely used in the industry to store hydrocarbon products. Corrosion damage is considered to be a serious threat to the structural integrity of the industrial storage tanks ...

Abstract: The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (code) provides guidelines for the classification of linear elastic stresses into primary, secondary, and peak stresses. Although these guidelines cover ...