ARTICLE RD-2

SHELLS OF REVOLUTION
UNDER INTERNAL PRESSURE

RD-200 GENERAL
As indicated in RD-100, there are two methods
permitted in this Section for the design of shells of
revolution under internal pressure. In Appendix AA
suggested procedures are given by which, using the
minimum tensile strength values given in RM-130,
tentative thicknesses of Class I vessel parts may be
determined for use in fabricating prototype vessels for
qualification of the design. The designer is free to use
other formulas to arrive at such tentative thicknesses.
Design qualification of shells of revolution of Class
II vessels shall be in accordance with the design criteria
of Article RD-11 and the Acceptance Test criteria of
Article RT-6. Materials and laminate construction used
in vessel fabrication must be in accordance with the
Procedure Specification (Form Q-120) for the specified
vessel and fabrication procedure(s) that meet the require-
ments of mandatory Appendix 1 which have been
properly qualified by the Fabricator.

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