Abstract
A parametric study is presented in this article with regard to the determination of optimal support radius of loose-fitting saddle support for the cylindrical vessel. It is found that highly localized stresses arising from the saddle support can be reduced quite dramatically by using a clearance-fit saddle support. The initial gap between the saddle and vessel relaxes the radial constraint at the saddle horn and thereby results in stress reduction. Through the parametric study, the stress reduction factor ( S g ) and a range of optimal saddle radii are obtained and expressed by parametric formulae. Finally, examples are shown to illustrate the use and validity of the derived formulae.
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