This course is designed to give engineers a working knowledge of the ASME Code, Sections III and XI, including an introduction to basic fracture mechanics which has important applications in Section XI. The subject matter presented will include the basic theories of stress analysis and their application to ASME Code requirements, examples of solved problems, and problems to be solved in class by the student. After these problems are solved, the proper answers will be reviewed and questions answered before proceeding. 

Both theory and applications will be aimed at developing an understanding of the technology, to allow simple checks of the work of others as well as capability to solve problems directly. Also included will be sources of material properties information and the technical basis documents for the code, and references for further study. In addition to Sections III and XI, this course contains lectures providing an overview of Sections II, V, and IX, sections which are referred to by both Sections III and XI. 

Applicable to: PWR

Day 1

• Introduction
• History of the ASME Code
• Organization of the ASME Code, Sections III and XI
• Overview of Section II
• Overview of Section III
• Section III, Design Rules and Simple Calculations
• Workshop 

Day 2  

• Section III, Design by Analysis
• Overview of Section III, Subsection NG
• Introduction to Fracture Mechanics
• Appendix G and Operating Plant Requirements
• Overview of Section III, Subsection NF
• ASME Code Stamps
• Section III, Piping Design
• Workshop

Day 3

• Section IX, Welding and Brazing
• Section XI, Background and Philosophy
• Section XI, Inspection Requirements
• Section V, Nondestructive Testing
• Section XI, Flaw Evaluation and Sample Application
• Section XI, Repairs and Replacement
• Course Review and Closeout