Calculation of gusset stays
in accordance with EN 12953-3
Attention!
This calculation is only a simplified estimation, and does not replace a detailed design calculation.
General input data:
Name
Wert
Einheit
Outside diameter of the vessel shell
D
M
mm
Wall thickness of the vessel shell
e
M
mm
Thickness of the flat head
e
P
mm
Supporting width of a plate rim
s
K
mm
Type of the flame tubes
smooth
waved
Inside pressure
p
i
bar
Allowable stress for the gusset stays
S
all
N/mm²
Allowable stress for the flat head
S
all P
N/mm²
Gusset stays design (see sketchs):
φ
[°]
h
[mm]
e
g
[mm]
L
M
[mm]
L
P
[mm]
r
M
[mm]
r
P
[mm]
ξ
M
[mm]
ξ
P
[mm]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Coordinates
of tube bundle corners:
x
[mm]
y
[mm]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sketchs:
Calculate
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