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The History of Finite Element Analysis
Finite Element Analysis, or FEA, allows engineers to model and analyze complex systems that would be impossible or impractical to solve by hand calculations alone.
Golden Boy
Darryl Stoyko and Golden Boy The Golden Boy is a statue on the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Arguably the province’s best-known symbol, it
What’s the deal with pipe stress?
What’s the deal with pipe stress? Well, the truth is that pipe stress is the last thing we think about before completing a file. Every
Darryl Keith StoykoPh.D., P.Eng., P.E. September 10, 1979 ~ November 3, 2022
Darryl Keith StoykoPh.D., P.Eng., P.E.September 10, 1979 ~ November 3, 2022 Darryl recently celebrated his 5 year anniversary with Pi, and we had hoped for
Transient Heat Transfer Analysis
This video shows the temperature field developed during the first pass of a five-pass field girth weld in a coupling. The intent of the simulation was
Dynamic Pipeline Loading
Dynamic surface loading is often overlooked when designing a pipeline. There are a number of situations where your pipeline might be exposed to surface loads
In-line Inspections (ILIs) and Pipeline Health
In-line inspections (ILIs) and integrity digs are two critical components of routine buried pipeline maintenance and integrity programs.
Fitness-for-Service or Why Can’t We Have Nice Things?
We get it. Sometimes your shiny new pressure-containing equipment doesn’t stay shiny or new for any number of reasons; it may be in service in
Case Study: Horizontal Vessel with Thermal Loading
Problem A large horizontal vessel, 65 feet in length and 9 feet in diameter, is to be repurposed for hot slurry storage. The vessel will
Vortex Shedding 101: What is it & How Does it Affect Your Piping?
So, you’ve noticed that your valves or piping are shaking, and you don’t know why. If you clicked on this article, you’re probably considering whether