Course Overview
Principles of Construction Code is your gateway to mastering essential ASME standards that govern materials, pressure vessel design, welding credentials, and piping integrity. This dynamic and engaging program covers:
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ASME BPVC Section II – Materials: Understand material specifications, MTR review, marking, and global harmonization.
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ASME BPVC Section VIII – Pressure Vessels: Learn to calculate thickness, assess factors like MAWP and MDMT, design for vacuum conditions, weld sizing, radiography, joint efficiency, pressure testing, and heat treatment protocols.
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ASME BPVC Section IX – Welding Qualifications: Build proficiency in welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, etc.), WPS/PQR essentials, variable classifications, qualification reviews, and NDE and mechanical testing.
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ASME B31.3 – Process Piping: Get up close with piping from design through fabrication to inspection—covering materials, welding, preheat, NDE, PMI, and more.
This program blends theory with real-world case studies, mock exams, and interactive discussions—ensuring you confidently apply code requirements to your projects.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will:
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Navigate ASME II to confidently interpret material specs, trace MTRs, and understand parts A–D structure.
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Apply ASME VIII to calculate vessel thickness, vacuum performance, joint efficiency, MAWP, MDMT, test pressures, and heat treatment rules.
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Interpret ASME IX to draft, review, and approve WPS/PQRs, understand welder performance, and apply essential vs. non-essential variables.
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Execute ASME B31.3 practices—from pressure design, welding, inspection, and testing to PMI and record-keeping.
Plus, stay ahead of the industry with updates like:
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ASME B31.3’s 2024 edition issued December 27, 2024, featuring updated stress tables, nomenclature, and new guidance on hoses and sustained stress indicesBecht.
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Revised exam reference editions effective July 1, 2025: including ASME B31.3-2024 and BPVC Section IX-2023
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
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Engineers and inspectors responsible for pressure vessel and piping integrity.
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Welding specialists and QA/QC professionals in oil, gas, petrochemical, power, and process industries.
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Welding inspectors, NDE technicians, and those preparing for ASME or welding qualifications.
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Professionals seeking a deeper, practical understanding of ASME materials, design, and construction codes.
Materials Included
You’ll receive:
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Annotated lecture notes on ASME II, VIII, IX, and B31.3.
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Real-world case studies on vessel and piping design, welding analysis, and inspection.
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Closed-book and open-book mock exams with model answers aligned to current code editions.
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Sample WPS & PQR templates reviewed according to code standards.
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NDE guidelines, PMI protocols, and inspection checklists.
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Materials summarizing the 2024 code updates, to ensure you’re fully certified with the latest requirements.
Requirements & Instructions
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A foundational background in mechanical or welding engineering is recommended.
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Prior ASME experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
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Please bring:
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A scientific calculator
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Notebook
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Prepare via pre-course materials (provided beforehand).
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Active participation in quizzes, discussions, and mock testing is highly encouraged.
Next Session
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