Many structures operate at elevated temperatures where creep and rupture are a design consideration, such as refinery and chemical plant equipment, components in power-generation units, and engine parts. At higher temperatures the material tends to undergo gradual increase in dimensions with time, which could eventually lead to rupture. Thus, the design of such components must take into consideration the creep and rupture of the material. In this book, a brief introduction to the general principles of design at elevated temperatures is given with extensive references cited for further...

An illustrative guide to the analysis needed to achieve a safe design in ASME Pressure Vessels, Boilers and Nuclear Components. Stress in ASME Pressure Vessels, Boilers and Nuclear Components offers a revised and updated edition of the classic text, Design of Plate and shell Structures. This important resource offers engineers and students a text that covers the complexities involved in stress loads and design of plates and shell components in compliance with pressure vessel, boiler and nuclear standards. The author covers the basic theories and includes a wealth of illustrative examples for...