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Thermal expansion considerations on pipe racks structures

Thermal expansion considerations on pipe racks structures

Thermal expansion considerations on pipe racks structures

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Which are the typical considerations against thermal expansion of pipe racks?

I can imagine that a pipe rack (the structure, not the pipes)would be damaged if there are no design considerations like sliding supports, separation between segments ect.

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RE: Thermal expansion considerations on pipe racks structures

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Your imagination about the application of Thermal forces in Pipe rack structural design consideration is correct.

This force is applicable in the longitidinal direction of rack  i.e. the direction pipe is going and transfering liquid / gas.

This is additive to pipe friction forces applied in the longitudinal pipe rack frame. Please provide sliding connections between longitudinal beams and pipe rack frame where U need to provide the x or k bracings to drag down the forces upto foundation level.

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