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| Feature | | Design by Analysis (Section VIII Div 2) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Approach | Uses standardized formulas based on geometry. | Uses Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate stress. | | Complexity | Low engineering hours. | High engineering hours. | | Safety Factor | Higher safety factor (thicker walls). | Lower safety factor (thinner walls). | | Cost | Higher material cost, lower design cost. | Lower material cost, higher design cost. | | Usage | General industry (air tanks, simple vessels). | High-value, high-pressure critical equipment. |

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