PASS/EQUIP → Working with PASS/EQUIP → Data input → Joining pad
Fig. 1. Joining pad
This component is designed for modeling of any joints of external steel structures, consoles, non-standard supports of horizontal vessels, etc, with further calculation of carrying ability of casing wall as per WRC 537(107). Component can be joined to the cylindrical shell or spherical head. Loads for joining are set similar to component Nozzle, and can be transferred to neighboring components of vessel and its supports.