Area Distribution Around Stays in EN 12953 Boiler Standard (10.2.8)

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The discussion focuses on the interpretation of Clause 10.2.8 of the EN 12953 standard, which addresses the distribution of loads on stay tubes and bar stays in boiler design. The engineer seeks clarification on how the standard defines and separates pressure-loaded areas for calculating the load on each support element. Despite reviewing the standard's figure, the engineer struggles to replicate the area divisions, particularly at boundaries between adjacent supports. Assistance is requested in the form of clearer explanations, examples, or practical guidelines for determining these boundaries. Understanding these area distributions is crucial for ensuring the proper thickness of the end plate in boiler construction.
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Trying to understand how EN 12953 defines pressure-loaded areas around stay tubes and bar stays (Figure 23). I can't replicate the area division from the standard—need a clearer explanation or example.
Hi all,

I'm a mechanical engineer working in the boiler industry and currently dealing with EN 12953, specifically Clause 10.2.8: Loads on stay tubes and bar stays. According to the standard, the end plate is split into sub-areas, each assigned to a stay tube or bar stay. This distribution is used to calculate the pressure load each support element carries and eventually determine the required thickness of the end plate.

However, I'm having trouble understanding how exactly the standard defines and separates these pressure-loaded areas. Despite reading the explanation and reviewing Figure 23 from the standard, I haven’t been able to replicate the area divisions.

How are the boundaries between adjacent supports (especially at the edges or near irregular arrangements) determined?

I’ve attached the relevant excerpt and figure from the standard for reference.

Any help—be it a clearer explanation, a worked example, or a rule-of-thumb approach—would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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