BACKGROUND AND BASIC CONSIDERATIONS. History and Organization of Codes. Selection of Vessel, Specifications, Reports, and Allowable Stresses. Strength Theories, Design Criteria, and Design Equations. Materials of Construction. ANALYSIS OF COMPONENTS. Stress in Cylindrical Shells. Analysis of Formed Heads and Transition Sections.

Stress in Flat Plates. DESIGN OF COMPONENTS. Design of Cylindrical Shells. Design of Formed Heads and Transition Sections. Blind Flanges, Cover Plates, and Flanges. Openings, Nozzles, and External Loadings. Vessel Supports. THEORY AND DESIGN OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

Flat-Bottom Tanks. Vessels for High Pressures. Tall Vessels. Vessels of Noncircular Cross Section. Power Boilers. References. Bibliography. Appendices.

Index.