Fatigue Methods in Part 5 of Section VIII Division 2

Robert Brown, ASME Subgroup Design Analysis (BPV VIII)

and Subgroup Elevated Temperature Construction (BPV III)

SESSION DESCRIPTION
This three-hour workshop will provide an overview of Fatigue Analysis in the New
Section VIII Division 2, focusing on the three fatigue methodologies in the Code and the
fatigue screening approach. Inherent differences and applicability of the methods will
be reviewed, as well as the basic steps required to perform fatigue analysis. Practical
examples will be presented to highlight the methodologies and implementation.

KNOWLEDGE LEVEL: Intermediate

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is intended for engineers working for manufacturers or engineering and
design construction firms in the refining/petrochemical and comparable industries, and
engineers for Owner-Users that desire a practical understanding of the fatigue methods
of the new Division 2. FFS engineers who perform Level 3 assessments will also find
the course beneficial since Part 5 of Div 2 is harmonized with Annex B1-B4 of API 579-
1/ASME FFS-1.

INSTRUCTOR BIO
Robert Brown has more than 20 years experience as a pressure vessel engineer, with
extensive design by analysis and fitness-for-service experience as both an Owner-User
and consultant. He was a consultant for the PVRC effort to develop the new ASME
Code, serving as the technical lead for development of Part 5 (DBA). Mr. Brown was an
author for ASME Section VIII Division 2 Example Problems Manual, ASME PTB-3-
2010 and ASME Section VIII Division 2 Criteria and Commentary, ASME PTB-1-
2009.

Mr. Brown is currently member of ASME Subgroup Design Analysis Committee and
Subgroup Elevated Temperature Construction (BPV III). He was also contributing
member in the ASME Task Group on Elastic-Plastic FEA and the Battelle International
Joint Industry Project on the Structural Stress Method for Fatigue Assessment of
Welded Structures.