OK, I'm getting more confused - maybe someone can help even more. Would the forces generated by slug flow be applied only in the same direction as the fluid flow? Specifically, when the fluid reaches an elbow, does the force only apply at the elbow inlet or does a force of equal magnitude...
I am looking for information on how to determine the magnitude of additional loads (besides the dead load of water filled piping) that would be imparted to a normally dry piping network. Specifically, on a fire protection deluge system, how do you determine the loads that cause the piping to...
