Openings Through Welded Joints in vessels

[Mehdi Vafakhah]

Dear experts

according to sec VIII ug-36 (d):

(d) Openings Through Welded Joints. Additional provisions

governing openings through welded joints are given

in UW-14.

and according to uw-14:

UW-14 OPENINGS IN OR ADJACENT TO WELDS

(a) Any type of opening that meets the requirements

for reinforcement given in UG-37 or UG-39 may be located

in a welded joint.

according to these requirements is it essential to reinforce the OPENINGS IN OR ADJACENT TO WELDS?

Or it should be calculated to see if its necessary.

Best regards.