The maximum shear stress theory states that failure of a piping component occurs when the maximum shear stress exceeds the shear stress at the yield point in a tensile test.
The maximum shear stress theory states that failure of a piping component occurs when the maximum shear stress exceeds the shear stress at the yield point in a tensile test.
Read MoreThe Maximum Principle Stress Theory and Maximum Shear Stress Theory
The Maximum Principle Stress Theory and Maximum Shear Stress Theory
Read MoreThis theory states that yielding in a piping component occurs when the magnitude of any of the three mutually perpendicular principal stresses exceeds the yield strength of the material.
This theory states that yielding in a piping component occurs when the magnitude of any of the three mutually perpendicular principal stresses exceeds the yield strength of the material.
Read MoreFailure by general yielding, yielding at sub-elevated temperature, brittle fractures, and fatigue.
Failure by general yielding, yielding at sub-elevated temperature, brittle fractures, and fatigue.
Read MoreStress analysis ensures the safety of piping and piping components, safety of connected equipment and supporting structure, and that piping deflections are within limits.
Stress analysis ensures the safety of piping and piping components, safety of connected equipment and supporting structure, and that piping deflections are within limits.
Read MoreA term applied to calculations, which address the static and dynamic loading, resulting from the effects of gravity, temperature changes, internal pressures, fluid flow, seismic activity, and any external loads.
A term applied to calculations, which address the static and dynamic loading, resulting from the effects of gravity, temperature changes, internal pressures, fluid flow, seismic activity, and any external loads.
Read MoreIt is a visual representation of the effects of various loading conditions on a piping system between stress and strain.
It is a visual representation of the effects of various loading conditions on a piping system between stress and strain.
Read MoreVibration, thermal bowing, creep, thermal fatigue, and steam/water.
Vibration, thermal bowing, creep, thermal fatigue, and steam/water.
Read MoreExcessive flexibility causes an increase in material costs, pressure drops, and loss of pump efficiency.
Excessive flexibility causes an increase in material costs, pressure drops, and loss of pump efficiency.
Read MoreUsing flexible piping with bends and turns, use of expansion loops between fixed locations, or use of expansion joints between two anchor points of a pipe run.
Using flexible piping with bends and turns, use of expansion loops between fixed locations, or use of expansion joints between two anchor points of a pipe run.
Read MoreFlexibility analysis assures that there is not any overstress or fatigue, leakage at joints or distortions are piping connections or terminals.
Flexibility analysis assures that there is not any overstress or fatigue, leakage at joints or distortions are piping connections or terminals.
Read MoreTo produce neither excessive stress within the configuration and limit excessive end reaction at the piping terminal.
To produce neither excessive stress within the configuration and limit excessive end reaction at the piping terminal.
Read MoreFluctuating temperatures, changes in pressure, and modification in flow rate.
Fluctuating temperatures, changes in pressure, and modification in flow rate.
Read MoreUsually it would show a disparity between stresses at a particular point. For example, a carbon steel element joined to a stainless steel element would show significantly different stresses over the same temperature change.
Usually it would show a disparity between stresses at a particular point. For example, a carbon steel element joined to a stainless steel element would show significantly different stresses over the same temperature change.
Anchors will restrict movement in all directions and will also restrict the rotation of the pipe as well. In the stress analysis, we may see loads in all three directions which will tell us how “strong” the anchor device has to be.
Anchors will restrict movement in all directions and will also restrict the rotation of the pipe as well. In the stress analysis, we may see loads in all three directions which will tell us how “strong” the anchor device has to be.
Flexibility ensures that a piping system operates safely.
Flexibility ensures that a piping system operates safely.
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