ASME B31.

3 INTERPRETATIONS

Interpretation: 22-19

Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Para. 331.1.3, Postweld Heat Treatment (PWHT)

Date Issued: October 13, 2008
File: 08-1243

Question: If P-No. 1material of 19 mm thickness is welded to P-No. 1material that is nominally

25 mm but has been tapered bored to 19 mm at the weld joint, is PWHT required?
Reply: The Committee believes your question can be answered by previous Interpretation 17-21.

Interpretation: 22-20

Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Paras. 304.3.5(e) and 319.3.6, Reinforcement Pad Thickness
Date Issued: October 13, 2008
File: 08-1244

Question (1):Does the Code provide a maximum reinforcing pad thickness for pressure design?
Reply (1): No.

Question (2): Does the Code prohibit the use of more than one reinforcing pad, such as the
use of two 3-mm pads to provide 6-mm pad thickness?
Reply (2): No.

Question (3): Does the Code reference complete encirclement reinforcement?

Reply (3): Yes. See para. 304.3.5(e).

Question (4): Does the Code provide a specific SIF for complete encirclement reinforcement
on tees?
Reply (4): No.

Question (5): Does the Code permit the use of more applicable data to establish an SIF for
reinforced intersections?
Reply (5): Yes. See para. 319.3.6.

Interpretation: 22-21

Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Para. 304.1.1, Pressure Thickness

Date Issued: October 13, 2008
File: 08-1245

Question: Does ASME B31.3-2006 Edition permit the use of pipe supplied to a thickness less
than t, as defined in para. 304.1.1?
Reply: No. See also Interpretations 10-20 and 13-07.

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