ASME STP-PT-014 PDF

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Safety factors used for reinforcing fibers, validation testing of materials and pressure vessels recommendations, cyclic fatigue and stress rupture performance
View additional information composite cylinders used 50 years commercial, vehicle, defense aerospace applications.  new materials, processes, design approaches applications incorporated time.  industry maintained high level safety.  adapted changes developed revised standards address reflect better understanding service conditions. recommendations made industry: • continue monitor field use incorporate requirements, codes knowledge gained pressure vessels, • use failure modes effects analysis (fmea) approach standards, using experience, • develop vessels performance based improve safety performance, • address requirements testing, not excessive factors, stress ratios various reinforcing fibers accurately rupture fatigue characteristics achieve reliability, • harmonize testing practical, qualification tests appropriate application materials features used, • consider fleet leader programs designs likely significant issue support recommendations, history cylinder aerospace/defense, commercial vehicle reviewed.  includes review applications, construction; issues. performance-based discussed, background factors fibers.  validation consideration involving vessels. cyclic examples laboratory correlation experience.