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1) Stress intensification factors (SIFs) compare the fatigue life of piping components like tees and branches to straight pipes under bending moments. 2) SIFs are calculated using analytical methods from codes or finite element analysis and represent the ratio of actual peak stress in a component to the nominal stress that would occur in a straight pipe. 3) Key factors that influence SIF values include component geometry, pipe size, wall thickness, pressure, and whether ends are flanged or not.
- Author
- Romner Cordova
- Language
- EN