The History of ASMEs Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

The History of ASMEs Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code The History of ASMEs Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), which is scheduled to be updated in the coming months, is a Standard written to provide rules for the design, fabrication and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels. The mission of the BPVC is to provide protection of life and property while assuring a long, useful service life to a pressure component designed and fabricated under the auspices of this Standard. The BPVC is written by volunteers who are nominated for seats on its various Committees based on their expertise and their potential for making sound contributions to the writing, revising, interpreting and administering of the document.The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) was conceived in 1911 out of a need to protect the safety of the public. This need became apparent shortly after the conception of the steam engine in the late 18th century. In the 19th cent ury there were literally thousands of boiler explosions in the United States and Europe, some of which resulted in many deaths. The consequences of these failures were locally focused and, other than one or two, received minimal national or international attention. Undoubtedly, one of the most important failures that proved the need for Boiler Laws was the boiler explosion that occurred at the Grover Shoe Factory in Brockton, Massachusetts on March 10, 1905. That incident resulted in 58 deaths and 117 injuries and completely leveled the factory. This catastrophe brought attention to the need to protect the public against such accidents with pressure-retaining equipment.The first Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (1914 Edition) was published in 1915 it consisted of one book of 114 pages, each of which measured 5 inches by 8 inches. Today there are 28 books, including 12 books dedicated to the Construction and Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components and two Code Case books. The 28 books are either Standards that provide the rules for fabricating a component or they are support documents such as Materials (Section II, Parts A through D), Non-Destructive Examination (Section V) and Welding (Section IX). Code Cases provide rules that permit the use of materials and alternative methods of construction that are not covered by existing BPVC rules. The 2001 Edition of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code was over 16,000 pages, each of which measures 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches.The BPVC is the largest Standard, both in physical size (number of volumes and pages) as well as in the number of volunteers who participate in its preparation, issued by ASME Codes and Standards. At any one time there are over 800 active volunteers, many of whom serve on more than one committee. The fact that the BPVC is a Committee organized and administered by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers may leave the impression that the volunteers are all Mechanical Engineers. However, due to the nature of the BPVC, it is necessary that the volunteers represent expertise in many areas. To write such a standard requires a breadth of knowledge that is not available in any one discipline. There are members on the various committees who are educated and experienced in materials (metallurgical and materials engineering), structures (civil engineering), physics, chemistry (chemistry and chemical engineering) and many other disciplines in addition to mechanical engineering.Currently, all provinces of Canada and 49 of the 50 United States have adopted, by law, various Sections of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Furthermore, the BPVC is international. Over 25 percent of the companies accredited by the ASME Codes and Standards to manufacture pressure parts in accordance with various Sections of the BPVC are located outside of the United States and Canada.The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) was conceived in 1911 out of need that need has been satisfied. The safety record of pressure-containing components manufactured in accordance with the rules of the BPVC is outstanding its historical record is testimonial to the unselfish contributions made by the tens of thousands of volunteers who have participated in its preparation over these past 90 years.The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) was conceived in 1911 out of a need to protect the safety of the public.

Horrible Bosses - Worst Bosses Ever - The Muse

Horrible Bosses - Worst Bosses Ever - The MuseHorrible Bosses - Worst Bosses EverIf you hate your babo, youre not alone. A staggering 75% of employees say their boss is the worst and most stressful part of their job. Now thats a cheery stat But since misery loves company, weve rounded up the most horrible stories of the most horrible bosses on the web. Plus some advice- because unlike your boss, we cant present you with a problem without also giving you a solution.Cut a peach wrong? One boss thinks that justifies a face-punch. (Washingtonian)Apparently, Hitler was an okay guy, he just took things too far. (Business Insider)This guy had his intern buy flowers for his wife- and his mistress. (The Guardian)Read Rainn Wilson from The Offices picks for his top 50 true-life stories of horrible bosses. (Readers Digest)Check out this unbelievable story The owners wife used to consult a monk in Korea for all of her business decisions. No matter how the interview went, the fate of the applican t was in the hands of some monk thousands of miles away who had never met this person. (Boston.com)Only bad bosses say behauptung 10 things. (U.S. News World Report)Here are the nine core beliefs of horrible bosses. (Inc.)Discover the 31 telltale signs of a horrible boss. (Forbes)If these stories sound familiar, check out the cure for horrible bosses. (Harvard Business Review)Oh, and if you think youre bad, learn how to change from a horrible boss to a real leader. (The Business Journals)Want more bad boss advice? Check out our suggestionsAre You a badeanstalt Boss- Without Knowing It?3 Good Things You Can Learn From a Bad BossHow to Stay Immune to Your Boss Bad MoodsPhoto of scary boss courtesy of Shutterstock.

Going Back to School Doesnt Have to Be Scary

Going Back to School Doesnt Have to Be ScaryGoing Back to School Doesnt Have to Be ScaryGoing Back to School Doesnt Have to Be ScaryA lot of people talk about or consider going back to school at some point during their career, either to learn more about their field, earn that ever-important graduate degree, or to reach the next step on the corporate ladder. But many dont actually enroll for one simple reason Its scary. School can be a big, time-consuming, money-draining commitment, and that keeps many people from ever heading back.But going back to school today isnt as difficult as it may initially seem. Heres why.You Dont Have to Go Full-TimeWe assume that going back to school would require a full-time commitment quitting work, giving up a paycheck, and trudging off to class four times a day. This doesnt have to be the case. With so many working adults going back to school to finish a degree or start a new one, colleges and universities are tailoring programs to work for these indiv iduals. Most business schools, for example, offer night and weekend programs for those career professionals who want to earn their MBA. On top of that, you often have a choice of whether you want to go full-time, part-time, or just take a class or two per semester. How many classes you take and how quickly you finish your degree is totally up to you. And with online classes now added into the mix, theres even more flexibility in regards to scheduling, location, and when you attend class.You Dont Have to Spend a Lot of MoneyAnother thing we assume about going back to school Its going to be a huge investment. But, depending on what kind of education you already have and what youre looking to do, school doesnt have to be unbearably expensive. Your local community college might offer a certificate or sauceloma program that will teach you the skills you need (without the expense of a four-year bachelors degree). If you have a two-year degree and want to earn your bachelors, the classes y ou already took might count towards your program (which means you wont be starting from scratch). And depending on where you work, your company might even be willing and able to help front the cost of your degree program expenses.You Dont Have to Make a Huge CommitmentThis might be the biggest obstacle to overcome. Going back to school can have the appearance of being a huge two- or four-year commitment thats going to drain your time and energy. Instead, you can dip your toe in the water by just taking a class or two to start. See if the program and the curriculum are the right fit for you. If theyre not, youre free to explore other options that will help you attain your personal and professional goals.About the AuthorNol Rozny writes and edits the career and education blog, myPathfinder for myFootpath, a career and education resource for students of all ages. She also maintains the companys social media outlets, and is passionate about using these technologies to help students and job seekers alike find the degree program or career thats right for them. You can find her on Twitter at myfootpath or noelrozny.