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Technical Committees

Codes and Standards
Codes and Standards provides a liaison between applicable national and international code organizations (committees) and the PVP Division. Liaison activities include contact with code personnel, review of PVP documents, and development of sessions at PVP Division Conferences.

Codes and Standards 
Kunio Hasegawa 
Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization 
Tokyo Reit Toranomon Bldg. 
Toranomon 3-17-1, Minato-ku 
Tokyo, Japan, 105-0001 
Ph/Fax: +81-3-4511-1751 / 1897 
E-mail: hasegawa-kunio@jnes.go.jp 

Computer Technology and Bolted Joints
Computer Technology deals with the development of computer technology and its use by industry, especially with regard to proper documentation and verification. The Committee helps engineers utilize present computer capabilities and keeps them up-to-date with its expanding potential.

Computer Technology and Bolted Joints 
Hakim A. Bouzid 
Mechanical Engineering Department 
Ecole de Technologie Superieure 
1100 Notre-Dame Ouest 
Montreal, Quebec H3C 1K3
Canada 
Ph/Fax: 514-396-8563/8530 
E-mail: hakim.bouzid@etsmtl.ca 

Design and Analysis
The Design and Analysis Committee is concerned with the development and application of design and analysis methods required for the pressure vessel and piping industry. It provides a forum for engineers to advance new theories and to maintain an awareness of the latest developments in design and analysis techniques.

Design and Analysis 
Trevor G. Seipp, PE
58 Bridlepost Green SW
Calgary, Alberta T2Y 3X6
Canada
Ph: 1-403-668-7274
E-mail: seippt@asme.org

Fluid-Structure Interaction
The Fluid-Structure Interaction Committee promotes the study and application of the dynamics of fluid-structure interactions as they relate to the design and operation of pressure vessels, piping systems, and components. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals and engineering aspects of flow-induced vibrations, fluid-structure interactions, wave propagation, and fluid dynamics.

Fluid-Structure Interaction 
Samir R. Ziada
McMaster University
Mech Engrg Dept
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7
Canada
Ph/Fax: 1-905-525-9140/1-905-572-7944
E-mail: ziadas@mcmaster.ca

High-Pressure Technology
The High-Pressure Technology Committee focuses on the research, development, design, and operation of pressure vessels, piping components, and systems for high pressure service.

High-Pressure Technology
Ricky D. Dixon

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc.
11515 Vanstory Drive, Suite 125
Huntersville, NC 28078
Ph/Fax: 704-977-1359/704-597-0335
E-mail: rdixon@structint.com

Materials and Fabrication
The Materials and Fabrication Committee disseminates information on current as well as potential materials, material properties, and material testing methods. The Committee covers all aspects of fabrication techniques pertaining to pressure vessels and piping systems.

Materials and Fabrication 
David L. Rudland, Ph.D.
4803 Clarendon Drive
Frederick, MD  21703
Ph: 614-571-6355
E-mail: david.rudland@nrc.gov

Operations, Applications, and Components
The Operations, Applications, and Components Committee promotes the exchange of information in special areas such as: testing reliability and safety of components, quality assurance and inspection, toxic hazardous and active substance storage, pumps and valves, aging and plant life extension, and operation of pressure systems.

Operations, Applications, and Components 
Stephen J. Hensel 
Savannah River National Laboratory 
Building 773-42A 
Aiken, SC 29808 
Ph/Fax: 803-725-8440/8829 
E-mail: steve.hensel@srnl.doe.gov 

Seismic Engineering
The Seismic Engineering Committee promotes the study and application of seismic engineering as related to design and operation of pressure vessels, piping systems, and components.

Seismic Engineering 
Spyros Karamanos 
Department of Mechanical Engineering 
University of Thessaly 
Volos 38334, Greece 
Ph/Fax: +30 24210 74086/+30 24210 74360 
E-mail: skara@mie.uth.gr 

Pressure Vessels & Piping
Contacts
Melissa Torres
Program Manager, Technical Units
ASME
Two Park Ave
New York, NY 10016-5990
Telephone: (212) 591-8257
 
Jacinta McComie
Administrator, Technical Units
ASME
Two Park Ave
New York, NY 10016-5990
Telephone: (212) 591-7052