The 2007 Edition of the ASME CODE now accepts Design by Finite Element Stress Analysis

The 2007 Edition of the ASME CODE, Section VIII, Division 2, now accepts Design by Finite Element Stress Analysis, even for Projects with Design by Formulas with less favorable results.

In case the Stress Analysis results shows smaller thickness than the Design by Formula Method, these results can be used.

This requirement may result in great gains for the Design by Analysis Projects, due to the savings in material and labor that it may be obtained. This requirement is described in the ASME CODE, Section VIII, Division 2, Paragraph 4.1.5.1, Edition 2007.