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Design of Bolted Flange Joints The Bolted Joint
PD386 Online Instructor-Supported Course EL512
Providing a fundamental understanding of the design and behavior of Although bolted joints comprise a large percentage of all industrial
bolted flange joints – essential components for pressure containment – fasteners, their role in the installation and assembly process is
this course covers the latest findings from the Pressure Vessel Research poorly understood. This course provides an overview of bolted joint
Council on gasketed flange joints. It also outlines new design rules fundamentals, whether gasketed or not, including behavior and
being developed for the ASME codes. troubleshooting. It takes a detailed look at the latest developments in
gasketed joint assembly, torque factors, bolting patterns, and gasket
Participants will receive the textbook, Gaskets and Gasketed Joints, by behavior, tightness, selection and specification.
John H. Bickford.
You Will Learn To
You Will Learn To • Calculate forces in bolted joints and establish specific torque
• Explain ASME requirements and methodology for flange design • Explain how to increase functional life of a joint and analyze joints and
• Design and analyze flange joints for pressure and external
failure mechanisms
loads in accordance with the latest ASME Codes and Standards • Explain how to reduce fastener-related warranty and rework costs
• Identification of parameters that can affect flange leakage • Identify failure mechanisms such as pre-load loss, fatigue, and self-
• Fundamentals of flange and gasket behavior
loosening; and the means to avoid them
Who Should Attend Required Reading BOLTI NG � E LE ARN I NG COURSES
Engineers involved in the design, construction or maintenance of Bickford, John H. (1997) An Introduction to Design and Behavior of
pressurized equipment utilizing flanged joints for the petroleum, refining, Bolted Joints, 3rd Edition. New York: CRC Press; or Bickford,
chemical, power and process industries John H. & Payne, James R. (2007). Introduction to the Design and
Behavior of Bolted Joints: Non-Gasketed Joints, 4th Edition, Volume 1.
Instructor Pat Cooper New York: CRC Press
1 Day, 0.8 CEUs, 8 PDHs
Member $875/ List Price $975 22.5 Hours, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Member $595 / List Price: $695
Save up to $1,440 by enrolling in PD601, a triple combination course
consisting of this course (PD386), PD539 “Bolted Joints and Gasket Also available as a two-day Public Course: PD539, “Bolted Joints and
Behavior” and PD577 “Bolted Joint Assembly Principles Per PCC-1 - Gasket Behavior” (see page 24)
2013.”
For more information, visit:
go.asme.org/NAelearning
NEW
Bolting Specialist
Qualification Program
Participate in this online and hands-on training program for individuals
involved in the assembly, disassembly or quality assurance of bolted
joints.
See next page for details.
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