A special thread form keeps bolts and nuts tight under vibration by attacking the problem from a different angle. Two conventional methods for securing threaded fasteners against preload loss include ...

Polyethylene (PE) has revolutionized low-pressure pipe system design on a global basis and is testimony to PE's unique combination of properties, which have driven the replacement of traditional pipe ...

The decision to recommend a repipe isn’t always an easy one. Some of the signs that a problem may be systemic can be subtle and vary for different plumbing materials. Determining whether a particular ...

The successful deployment of advanced WCR technologies includes the development of design certification probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) studies that among other aspects must also address piping ...

Rigorous assessment of system components is a cornerstone of reliable nuclear power plant operations and key to the long-term sustainability of the industry. A three-year IAEA Coordinated Research ...