Spring Load
Spring Load
(OP)
Everybody, Sometimes, I am confused about spring load. Is it only sustained load or combined load including thermal load? As far as I know, the purpose of using spring support is to resist sustained load, but absorb thermal movement. Please reply to this.
Thanks,
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RE: Spring Load
For other load cases, when the piping moves, the load on the spring changes. Because of this, there is some redistribution of the weight load from/to the hanger and to/from nearby restraints.
Richard Ay
COADE, Inc.
RE: Spring Load
The load on the spring doesn't change it's the spring supporting effort that changes due to spring characteristics unless it's a constant load spring when the supporting effort is constant.