long module with expansion joint during shipping
long module with expansion joint during shipping
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anyone had a case where the module has expansion joint during shipping? how did you resolve this?
this question was asked to me during my interview with an oil and gas EPC company.. i never had a case like this coz we split our modules at the expansion joint..
this question was asked to me during my interview with an oil and gas EPC company.. i never had a case like this coz we split our modules at the expansion joint..






RE: long module with expansion joint during shipping
say you have a shear plate with slotted holes and 2 nuts finger tightened..
thanks,
RE: long module with expansion joint during shipping
At the risk of sounding as though I'm being patronizing, you have to design for the forces that will be met. Usually, a sliding connection is a guide, it limits movement in one direction and permits it in another. That module will usually have an anchor, or sometimes, a two way guide in that it allows rotation, at the other end.
You may have to replace a slide plate with a pair of tees on either side of a wide flange stub in the event of large lateral seismic loads
On the transport thing, I agree, I wouldn't do it, but if I had to, I would use some torqued up friction bolts for shipping.
Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
RE: long module with expansion joint during shipping
thanks,
RE: long module with expansion joint during shipping
Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.