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CAESAR II Version
13

Applies ASME B31J directional stress intensification factors and flexibility factors.

Default

Applies B31J SIFs and flexibilities as required by an applicable code, such as the 2020 and later editions of ASME B31.1 and B31.3. Default is the default value.

Codes that are not applicable, such as non-ASME codes and earlier versions of B31, apply the equations of Appendix D or use similar equations for the Default configuration.

Yes

Applies B31J SIFs and flexibilities to all codes that support metallic piping and components.

See Applicability of B31J SIFs and Flexibilities in B31J Methods.

The software ignores SIF and flexibility Legacy Settings when B31J is applied.