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AN AMERICAN NATIO NAL STANDARDReinforcedThermoset Plastic Corrosion-Resistant EquipmentASME RTP-12011(Revision of ASME RTP-12007)Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-/:#:$#:$:$*$:Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-/:#:$#:$:$*$:ASME RTP-12011(Revision of ASME RTP-12007)ReinforcedThermoset PlasticCorrosion-ResistantEquipmentAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDThree Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USACopyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-/:#:$#:$:$*$:Date of Issuance:May 31,2011The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2013.There will be no addendaissued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of thisStandard.Periodically,certain actions of the ASME RTP Committee may be published as Cases.Cases and interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp:/cstools.asme.org as they are issued.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American NationalStandards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals fromcompetent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was madeavailable forpublic review andcomment thatprovides an opportunityfor additional publicinput from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability forinfringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assumes any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expresslyadvised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,isentirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the establishedASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher,except as otherwise noted on forms contained in this document.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2011 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll Rights ReservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Not for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-/:#:$#:$:$*$:CONTENTSForeword.xStatement of Policy on the Use of Certification Marksand Code Authorization in Advertising.xiStatement of Policy on the Use of ASME Marking to Identify Manufactured Items.xiCommittee Roster.xiiIntroduction.xivSummary of Changes.xvPart 1General Requirements.11-100Introduction.11-200Users Basic Requirements Specification.21-300Fabricators Design Report.71-400Inspection.71-500Fabricators Quality Control Program.8Part 2Materials.132-100Scope.132-200Laminate Compositions.132-300Materials.13Subpart 2ARequirements for Representative Flat Laminates.142A-100Introduction.142A-200Laminate Requirements.142A-300Requirements for Physical and Mechanical Properties.142A-400Test Methods.172A-500Records.172A-600Additional Standard Laminate Compositions for Subpart 2A.17Subpart 2BRequirements for Laminates Developed Using the Lamination AnalysisMethod.182B-100Laminate Composition.182B-200Requirements for Physical and Mechanical Properties.182B-300Test Methods.182B-400Records.18Subpart 2CPermissible Tolerances for Laminate Thickness Variation.182C-100Tolerance for Average Spot Thickness.192C-200Tolerance for Average Thickness of a Major Part.192C-300Exceptions.19Part 3Design.203-100Scope.203-200General.203-300Definitions.20Subpart 3ADesign by Rules.213A-100Loadings.213A-200Design for Total Internal Pressure.223A-300Design for External Pressure.253A-400Seismic,Wind,and Snow Loadings.283A-500Large Diameter RTP Equipment Body Flanges.283A-600Vessels Supported by Shell Attachments.283A-700Reinforcement of Circular Openings.293A-800Secondary Bond Shear Stress.29iiiCopyright ASME International Provided by IHS under licen