Requirements for oil pipeline being used a part of structure?
Requirements for oil pipeline being used a part of structure?
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What are the requirements for an oil pipeline that will be part of the structure. Oil line will be running on a bridge/tressle. There is a suggestion of using the pipeline as part of the structure. My concern is the number of welds it will have along the trestle. Any DOT, ANSI/ASME, API requirements out there? Thanks





RE: Requirements for oil pipeline being used a part of structure?
B31.8 (DOT) does not allow fillet welds on a line build under that code. So you could not do it if it were subject to DOT regulations. B31.3 (ANSI) would allow such welds and you could perform the stress analysis for the bridge structure and pipeline. It would be a tough road to convince the DOT that you wanted to switch to B31.3 at the bridge.
RE: Requirements for oil pipeline being used a part of structure?
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RE: Requirements for oil pipeline being used a part of structure?
I think that this is a great idea !!!! In fact,why don't you place most of the structural loads on the pipe itself !! Pay no attention to any of the piping codes and get that sacrifical PE ready and primed to seal those drawings !!!
Think of the money that can be saved by using expensive piping material to support structural loads instead of cheaper carbon steel !!
Tell us,....do you have a freshly graduated MBA in your organization who developed this....ummm.. plan..???
RE: Requirements for oil pipeline being used a part of structure?
BigInch
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