ASME Section VIII, Division 2 Materials and Design  is designed to provide learners with an in-depth review of materials, Design by Rule, and Design by Analysis. The training includes special requirements for material selection, properties, and certifications, as well as the special design requirements for Division 2 vessels. This course is the second in a sequence of two Section VIII, Division 2 courses, the first being the Overview of ASME Section VIII, Division 2 . It is recommended learners take the overview course prior to enrolling in this follow-up course.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:  

• Explain the special rules associated with materials used in Division 2 construction (including material test requirements, heat treatment requirements, and material toughness requirements).
• State the conditions when Part 4, Part 5, or components of each must be used for design.
• Explain thickness requirements, design rules for welded joints, and rules for shells under internal pressure.
• Explain methods of stress analysis (elastic, limit-load, elastic-plastic), screening criteria for fatigue analysis, and fatigue assessment techniques.
• Describe the rules for fabrication of Division 2 vessels.
• List the major duties of the Authorized Inspector for Division 2 vessels.
• Describe the rules for testing of Division 2 vessels.
• Describe the rules for marking and stamping of Division 2 vessels.

Reference Materials
Although not required, each student may find it helpful to have the following materials (currently mandated edition):

• ASME Section VIII, Division 2, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels ,  Alternate Rules

Note: ASME Code and Standards may be ordered through the ASME website.

Criteria for Successful Completion
As a minimum, for a National Board Certificate of Completion to be issued, students must:

• actively participate in all online course interactions
• respond to all knowledge check questions