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May 20, 20202 min read

2.1.5 Restraint of Unbalanced Expansion Joint Pressure Loads

Pressure usually only creates stress in the pipe, rather than loadings on supports/restraints, because pressure loads are neutralized at...

May 20, 20201 min read

2.1.4 Pressure Design of Branch Connections

A pipe having a branch connection is weakened by the opening that is cut in it, so it may be necessary to provide reinforcement to...

May 19, 20202 min read

3.0 Modeling And Analysis Of The Piping System

The first two sections of these pipe stress analysis notes have served to give the user an overview of the requirements of pipe stress...

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May 19, 20201 min read

2.1.3 Pressure Design of Flanges and Blanks

Pressure design of flanges is a complex task, requiring consideration of the configuration and materials of the flange, bolts, and...

May 18, 20201 min read

2.1.2 Pressure Design of Elbows and Miters

When using elbows, the minimum wall thickness after bending shall not fall below that calculated for straight pipe. For mitered elbows,...

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