Check list for FEA:-

1. Extend of model:-
a. Corroded model
b. Symmetrical model based on force and moment.
2. Type of analysis:-
a. Static structural analysis
i. Elastic analysis
ii. Elastic-Plastic analysis
b. Thermal analysis
i. Steady state
ii. Transient
c. Thermo structural
d. Fatigue
e. Buckling
3. Material properties @ design temperature from Sec II part D:-
4. Mesh requirement:-
a. Solid mesh
b. Shell type mesh (selection criteria)
c. Aspect ratio
d. Number of elements across thickness
e. Results are converged or not
5. Appropriate loading and boundary condition (load combinations):-
6. Allowable stresses @ design temperature :-
7. Results qualification :-
a. Stress qualification
i. Selection of stress classification lines
ii. Identification of stress categories and limit of equivalent stress per Fig 5.1
(ASME Sec VIII, Div. II, part 5)
b. Fatigue assessment
i. Per ASME Sec VIII, Div. II, part 5 (Sec 5.5.3.2 of part 5)
c. Deflection criteria for structural members