what materials are included in ASTM B31
what materials are included in ASTM B31
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Hello all mechanical engineers. I'm a structural engineer and somewhere along the way I was told that only steel pipes are included in the ASTM B31 code. Is this correct? I have a project that uses HDPE and other 'plastic like' products.
Thanks!
Tracy
Thanks!
Tracy





RE: what materials are included in ASTM B31
It depends however on which of the B31 codes you use. Which one is applicable to you? Do you have a copy of the code?
Review e.g. Chapter III of the base code (p 45 in the 2010 edt) which'll tell you whats allowed and what's not. Other chapters (chapter VII - part 7, chapter VIII - part 7, 16 & 17, chapter IX - part 7, chapter X - part 7) will indicate whats allowed under that respective chapter.
RE: what materials are included in ASTM B31
Thanks again for your help.
Tracy