Requirements to Move Unpressured Pipe

This application is related to maximum movement (deflection) at the end of pipe with no pressure. The greater the deflection requires a larger distance of exposed pipe to minimize the strain on the pipe.

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𝑆𝑚𝑎𝑥 − Maximum Stress Allowed
𝑆𝑀𝑌𝑆 − Specific Minimum Yield Strength

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𝑆𝑀 − Section Modulus
𝐷 − Nominal Outside Diameter(in)
𝑡 − Nomnal Wall Thickness(in)

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𝐼 − Moment of Inertial
𝐷 − Nominal Outside Diameter(in)
𝑡 − Nomnal Wall Thickness(in)

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𝐿𝑑 − Maximum Deflection at Pipe End(in)
𝑌 − Young′s Modulus of Elasticity(psia)

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𝐿𝑝 − Total Exposed Pipe Requirement(ft)

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𝐿𝑚𝑎𝑥 − Maximum Load at the Pipe End(lbs)

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Input Parameters
To create a new case, click the “Add Case” button
Select the Requirements to Move Unpressured Pipe application from the Steel Pipe – Design and Stress Analysis module.
Enter Case Name, Location, Date and any necessary notes.
Fill out all required fields.
Make sure the values you are inputting are in the correct units.
Click the CALCULATE button.
Nominal Pipe Size(in)
Wall Thickness(in)
Maximum Deflection at the Pipe End(in),
Percentage SMYS (%)
Pipe grade (if pipe grade is unknown use Grade A 24000)
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Outputs/Reports
View the results.
If an input parameter needs to be edited be sure to hit the CALCULATE button after the change.
To SAVE, fill out all required case details then click the SAVE button.
To rename an existing file, click the SAVE As button. Provide all case info then click SAVE.
To generate a REPORT, click the REPORT button.
The user may export the Case/Report by clicking the Export to Excel/PowerPoint icon.
To delete a case, click the DELETE icon near the top of the widget.
Maximum Stress Allowed(psi)
Total Exposed Pipe Required(ft)
Maximum Load at the Pipe Ends(lbs.)
Section Modulus
Moment of Inertia
Moment(lb./ft).
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Related Links
Pipeline Design & Stress Analysis

Pipeline HUB — User Resources

Requirements to Move Unpressured Pipe

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