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Flexibility and Stress Intensification Factors

 

Stress Intensification Factor
[Notes (2), (3)]


Description


Flexibility Factor
k

Out-plane

io

In-plane
i
i
Flexiblity Characteristic
h

Sketch

 
          
 
 
 


Description


Flexibility Factor k
Stress Intensification Factor i

Butt Welded joint, reducer, or weld neck flange

1 1.0

Double-welded slip-on flange

1 1.2

Lap joint flange (with ANSI B 16.9 lap joint stub)

1 1.6

Threaded pipe joint, or threaded flange

1 2.3
 

 
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