Enter the allowable stress intensity factor for the membrane at the attachment edge. This factor is multiplied by the allowable stress f to obtain maximum allowable stress for the membrane. These stresses are in rows 32, 33 and 34 in the printout samples in PD 5500 Annex W.
At the attachment edge, this factor normally has a value higher than Factor for Membrane (Pad Edge).
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This value is only available when Print the Membrane Stress is True.
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The example in Annex W does not compute the membrane stress at the attachment edge. You must check the membrane stress before entering a value for Vessel Wall Thickness.
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According to Annex G, the membrane stress at the attachment edge contains intensified stresses due to the presence of the hole.