Fatigue Analysis

Following fabrication data is required for Fatigue Analysis as per Clause 5.5, Protection against Failure from
Cyclic Loading of ASME Section VIII, Alternative Rules - Rules for Construction for Pressure Vessels, Division
2 over and above Pressure Cycles, Temperature Cycles and Life Time Cycles along with To-Scale fabrication
drawing:
Table 5.11 Weld Surface Condition for Calculating Fatigue-Strength-Reduction Factors using Quality Levels
(see Table 5.12)
Weld Condition
Surface Condition
Full penetration
Machined
As-welded
Partial Penetration
Final Surface Machined
Final Surface As-welded
Root
Fillet
Toe machined
Toe as-welded
Root
Table 5.12 Weld Surface Fatigue-Strength-Reduction Factors
Quality Level

Definition

Machined or ground weld that receives a full volumetric examination, and a surface that receives
MT/PT examination and a VT examination.

As-welded weld that receives a full volumetric examination, and a surface that receives MT/PT and
VT examination

Machined or ground weld that receives a partial volumetric examination, and a surface that receives
MT/PT examination and VT examination

As-welded weld that receives a partial volumetric examination, and a surface that receives MT/PT
and VT examination

Machined or ground weld surface that receives MT/PT examination and a VT examination (visual),
but the weld receives no volumetric examination inspection

As-welded or ground weld surface that receives MT/PT examination and a VT examination (visual),
but the weld receives no volumetric examination inspection

Weld has received a partial or full volumetric examination, and the surface has received VT
examination, but no MT/PT examination

VT examination only of the surface; no volumetric examination nor MT/PT examination.

6
7

Volumetric examination only

Weld backsides that are non-definable and/or receive no examination.

Notes:
1. Volumetric examination is RT or UT in accordance with Part 7 of ASME.
2. MT/PT examination is magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examination in accordance with Part 7 of ASME
3. VT examination is visual examination in accordance with Part 7 of ASME.
4. See WRC Bulletin 432 for further information.

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