Engineering / EN 14917 Annex K.12
Gusset with Reinforcing Rings
Ring, pipe, gusset and weld verification according to K.12.1–K.12.4.
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Load Definition
Vacuum pressure is optional; signed value or magnitude accepted. Pressure is also used for ring/pipe stress in manual F1 mode.
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Materials
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Gusset and Reinforcing Ring Geometry
Geometry preview — based on current inputs
c is the effective pipe length used in the resistant section. It is calculated, not entered: c = 0.78 × √(r × s), where r = (Dp − s) / 2.
Enter positive Dp and s with Dp > s to calculate c and the minimum LG.
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Gusset, Ring and Pipe Welds
Weld locations a7, a8 and a9 are identified in Figure K.12-1 in the geometry section.
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