Quote Originally Posted by Bokkel2014 View Post
We need to calculate nozzle-loads on a square vessel. But thats not the problem. The problem is that according U-stamp we need to verify the FEA-calculation ourselves. Is this a big issue of can we do the check by some one else.
Do you really want to do the FEA, you can verify the thickness of tank shell by using flat plate theory as per roark's formula. as per as review of FEA reports are concerned, the FE analyst shall give you the detailed report along with results summary and conclusions with all reference to all code clause. As mentioned in your Quality manual you need to verify and approve the reports generated by external agency (it is expecetd that you will at least check the inputs and code acceptance criterias in the report)

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