Buried Pipe Allowable Stress
Buried Pipe Allowable Stress
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With reference to a buried natural gas pipeline road crossing, I have calculated the total combined stress on the pipe. I now have the % SMYS value. My question is what do I use for the maximun allowable limit for an ASME B31.8 location class (3)? Do I use the basic design factor(F) which is already used in the pipe design formula for an allowable limit? If so, this limit would be 50% SMYS but I have been using 62% SMYS from previous unsubstantiated sources. Does anyone know of a reference source?
Thanks for any help!
Bonkers
Thanks for any help!
Bonkers





RE: Buried Pipe Allowable Stress
Unfortunately I do not have a B31.8, so check that for a similar table... and please let me know what it says.
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