tubes in tube plates may require heavier tube walls and careful choice of materials because of

possible relaxation due to differential expansion stresses. (f) Fabricated Pipe Bends. Fabricated pipe
bends may be made by weLding together beveled sections of straight pipe provided: . (1) The angle
between the axes of the adjoining sections does not exceed 30 deg; , (2) The thickness is at least (~k
-_ °i~) times ~he required thickness of the straight pipe to which the bend is joined, where k = ratio
of the radius of the bend (from center of . curvature to center of pipe) to one half the inside
diameter of the pipe. (g) Nonferrous Plates. Maximum allowable working stresses for nonferrous
materials conforming to specifications given in Section II of the Code shall not exceed the values
given in Table V-3 for metal temperatures shown. (h) All valves and fittings shall be marked with the
name, trademark, or other identification of the manufacturer, and the maximum allowable working
pressure. Additional markings as called for in the American Standards are recommended if the size
and shape of the valve or fittings permit. (i) Bronze valves and fittings made of material complying
with Specification SB-62 shall be limited to temperatures of 406 F. If made of material complying
with Specification SB-61, the maximum allowable temperature is 550 F. Allowable working stresses
are not to exceed the values given in Table V-3. JOINTS U-21 The joints of pressure vessels, if of
riveted construction, shall conform to the requirements of Pars. V-26 to V-35. U-22 Pressure vessels
may be fabricated by means of fusion welding under the rules given in Pars. V-67 to V-79, provided
the construction is in accordance with the requirements for material and design as required by this
Code and the fusion welding process used conforms to the specifications for. the welding indicated
for each type of vessel. U-23 Pressure vessels and pressure parts of vessels may be fabricated by
means of electric-resistance butt welding when the rules given in Pars. V-110 to V-114 are followed.
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