1981-07-01 |
Letter
from ASME saying they does not prohibit the use of other types of
bolted connections. Designs may be used provided they are designed
in accordance with good engineering practice and the method of design
is acceptable to the Inspector.
Here is a Catch-22 situation between ASME and The National Board
of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors where each point to the
other, why this approach is abandoned due to the difficulties and
managing US authorities from Sweden.
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