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Live Online Workshop • 6 November 2025 • 14:00 – 16:00 CET
Background to the ASME B31J Design Code
When doing a piping flexibility analysis conform ASME B31.3 it is compulsory to obtain the SIFs and flexibilities from B31J rather than using ASME B31.3 Appendix D.
Join us in this instructor-led workshop to learn about the background to these values from B31J, how they were determined and to discover their impact on some typical piping systems.
Seats are limited and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
What You’ll Learn
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Experimental Methods
What experimental methods have been used to determine the ASME B31J flexibility factors and SIFs
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Historical Perspective
How ASME B31J fits into the historical perspective of SIF and flexibilities for a piping analysis.
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Practical Examples
See practical examples with the relevance of ASME B31J SIFs and flexibilities on heat exchanger, compressor, and pump nozzle loads.
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Applied Calculation
How B31J values should be applied within an EN 13480 code calculation
Meet Your instructor
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Nikola Jacimovic, PhD
CTO and Senior Stress Engineer at Stressman Engineering, ASME B31.3 Code Committee Member
Pipe Stress and Design Engineer specializing in ASME B31.1, B31.3, and EN 13480 code applications for power, process, and oil & gas projects. Experienced in static and dynamic pipe stress analysis—including seismic, transient, vibration, and fatigue assessments—and proficient in support design and load case development. Combines practical field and office experience with a strong academic background in pressure vessel analysis and fluid-structure interaction. Passionate about translating complex code requirements into practical, safe, and efficient piping system designs.