Re: PIPE WALL THICKNESS CALCULATION

From: <Christopher>
Date: Sun Jan 06 2008 - 01:07:00 EST

On Jan 5, 2008, at 11:33 PM, sviswan@technip.com wrote:

> ASTM A672 is made from plates, therefore the allowable stress for
> the plate
> may be used.

If it's welded pipe the allowable stress will have to incorporate a joint efficiency. Use the book allowables for welded pipe.

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