Summary Report of the 409th RSK Meeting
The RSK started the consultations on a statement on the strength theories within the scope of application of the KTA standards in connection with the re-evaluation of components and systems; here: on the issue of the optional applicability of the strength theories according to von Mises (maximum distortion energy theory (Gestaltänderungsenergiehypothese - GEH) and Tresca (maximum shear stress theory (Schubspannungshypothese, SH) in the KTA standards for pipes. The discussion concentrated on the