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ASME B31.3 How you can contribute
Chip Eskridge
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Join us at the Energy Transition Campus in Amsterdam for an engaging discussion with Chip Eskridge, ASME Fellow, Chairman of the ASME B31 Committee, and Board Member of ASME. In this insightful interview, Chip shares his personal journey into standards development, the global contribution to developing the code and what it really takes to get involved — from submitting your first inquiry to leading a committee.
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We occasionally share concise explanations covering topics such as piping stress analysis, pressure vessel calculations, fatigue assessment, engineering codes (ASME & EN), and practical modelling approaches.
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Topics Covered
- The motivation behind bringing the ASME B31.3 meeting to Europe
- The global relevance of ASME piping standards
- Chip’s personal path from engineer to committee chair
- How anyone — not just USA engineers — can contribute to ASME code development
- The process of submitting inquiries and joining the standards community
- Why personal initiative is key to getting involved
- How the next generation of engineers can participate in shaping the future of pressure and piping technology
- Whether you're a young engineer, a standards veteran, or simply curious about how global codes are made, this conversation offers valuable insights from one of ASME’s most experienced leaders.