Re: Struts

Yes. You may check the below listed reference Designing a rigid strut is just simple application of the engineernig mechanics. Can be readily fabricated on site. Of course if you're installing a couple of them, then a load rated pre-engineered hardware is the way to go.

Page 169 Rigid Restraints. Piping and Pipe Support Systems by Smith and Van Laan.
Page 143 Grinnel Pipe Hanger Catalog PH87. Sway Brace Load table, installation, features, sizing, etc.
Page 85-88. Sway Strut assemblies. Recommended service, sizing and installation, applicable spec. Piping Technology and Products, Inc Catalog.

• In PipingDesign@yahoogroups.com, "Tushar Rajyaguru" <trajyagu@l...> wrote:
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  > Dear Friends,
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  > We are planning to use strut in one piping system. My query is
  whether strut can take compressive load ? Generally we have used it in tension only.
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  > Plant & Piping Engineering,
  > Larsen & Toubro - Chiyoda Ltd.,
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