Pipe Stress Analysis in Canada (Wind Loads)
Pipe Stress Analysis in Canada (Wind Loads)
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Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone had experience with pipe stress analysis using Canadian codes. So far I have only been able to look through the British Columbia Building Code (where the project is taking place) and the National Building Code of Canada, however these codes seem to be primarily concerned with loads on structures. This is especially the case for wind loads, where they don't even mention piping anywhere in the relevant sections.
Does anyone have experience with these types of calculations? Is this the only source available or does anyone have other recommendations? Much appreciated!
Thank you.
I was wondering if anyone had experience with pipe stress analysis using Canadian codes. So far I have only been able to look through the British Columbia Building Code (where the project is taking place) and the National Building Code of Canada, however these codes seem to be primarily concerned with loads on structures. This is especially the case for wind loads, where they don't even mention piping anywhere in the relevant sections.
Does anyone have experience with these types of calculations? Is this the only source available or does anyone have other recommendations? Much appreciated!
Thank you.





RE: Pipe Stress Analysis in Canada (Wind Loads)
RE: Pipe Stress Analysis in Canada (Wind Loads)
Independent events are seldomly independent.
RE: Pipe Stress Analysis in Canada (Wind Loads)
Thanks again!
RE: Pipe Stress Analysis in Canada (Wind Loads)
RE: Pipe Stress Analysis in Canada (Wind Loads)
Now, between supports, each pipe must be checked for its own capacity to hand all expected loads and stresses: weight of pipe, weight of liquid inside,weight of ice, wind loads, vibration, thermal expansion, water hammer, valve dead loads, actuator loads, etc. the combined wind load on a pipe rack could be heavy, but will almost always be less than the other factors combined.