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Understanding API ICP653 Reading 7-Worksheet-04 Part1

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4.3.3 Minimum Thickness Calculation for Welded Tank Shell<br />

This method is similar to the “one foot” method, as used in <strong>API</strong> Std 650. Note<br />

the stress tables and joint efficiencies are critical to this calculation. Emphasis<br />

should be placed on this section when studying for the <strong>API</strong> 653<br />

Certification Exam.<br />

<strong>API</strong> has not established rules for “rounding off”.<br />

Note:<br />

round-up for <strong>API</strong>570/510?<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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