2010 SECTION VIII, DIVISION 2
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4.13.6.5 Category A joints of solid hemispherical heads to layered shell sections shall be of Type 1 or 2
(see paragraph 4.2).
a) Transitions shall be as shown in Figure 4.13.5 Sketch (a), (b-1), (b-2), or (b-3) when the hemispherical
head thickness is less than the thickness of the layered shell section and the transition is made in the
layered shell section.
b) Transitions shall be as shown in Figure 4.13.5 Sketch (c), (d-1), or (e) when the hemispherical head
thickness is greater than the thickness of the layered shell section and the transition is made in the
layered shell section.
c) Transition shall be as shown in Figure 4.13.5 Sketch (f) when the hemispherical head thickness is less
than the thickness of the layered shell section and the transition is made in the hemispherical head
section.
4.13.6.6 Category B joints of solid elliptical, torispherical, or conical heads to layered shell sections shall
be of Type 1 or 2 (see paragraph 4.2). Transitions shall be as shown in Figure 4.13.5 Sketch (c), (d-1), (d-2),
(e), or (f).
4.13.6.7 Category C joints of solid flat heads and tube-sheets to layered shell sections shall be of Type 1
or 2 (see paragraph 4.2) as indicated in Figure 4.13.6. Transitions, if applicable, shall be used as shown in
Figure 4.13.3 Sketch (c), (d), (e), or (f).
4.13.6.8 Category C joints attaching solid flanges to layered shell sections and layered flanges to layered
shell sections shall be of Type 1 or 2 (see paragraph 4.2) as indicated in Figure 4.13.7.
4.13.6.9 Category A joints of layered hemispherical heads to layered shell sections shall be of Type 1 or 2
(see paragraph 4.2) with transition as shown in Figure 4.13.8 Sketch (a-1) or (a-2).
4.13.6.10 Category B joints of layered conical heads to layered shell sections shall be of Type 1 or 2 (see
paragraph 4.2) with transitions as shown in Figure 4.13.8 Sketch (b-1).
4.13.6.11 Category B joints of layered shell sections to layered shell sections or layered shells to solid
heads or shells may be butt joints as shown in Figure 4.13.4 Sketches (c), (d), and (e), or step welds as
shown in Figure 4.13.4 Sketches (a), (b), (f), and (g).
4.13.6.12 Category D joints of solid nozzles, manholes, and other connections to layered shell or layered
head sections shall be full penetration welds as shown in Figure 4.13.9 except as permitted in Sketch (i), (j),
(k), or (I). Category D joints between layered nozzles and shells or heads are not permitted.
4.13.6.13 When layers of Category A joints as shown in Figure 4.13.5 Sketches (a), (b-1), (b-2), and (b-3)
and Figure 4.13.8 Sketches (a-1) and (a-2) are welded with fillet welds having a taper less than 3:1, an
analysis of the head-to-shell junction shall be done in accordance with Part 5. Resistance due to friction shall
not be considered in the analysis. The longitudinal load resisted by the weld shall consider the load
transferred from the remaining outer layers.
4.13.7 Nozzles and Nozzle Reinforcement
4.13.7.1 All openings, except as provided in paragraph 4.13.7.2 shall meet the requirements for
reinforcing per paragraph 4.5. All reinforcements required for openings shall be integral with the nozzle or
provided in the layered section or both. Additional layers may be included for required reinforcement.
4.13.7.2 Openings, DN 50 (NPS 2) and smaller, need not be reinforced when installed in layered
construction but may be welded on the inside as shown in Figure 4.13.9 Sketch (j). The nozzle nominal wall
thickness shall not be less than Schedule 80 pipe as fabricated in addition to meeting the requirements of
paragraph 4.5.5.