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Pressure Testing of Fuel Pipe
We need a little help. We are looking for standardized testing procedure for testing a fuel pipe under pressurized conditions. We typically use 3/4" steel pipe for propane fuel hookups to generators. Our inspector is asking us to set up a pressure test, but he is not giving us a...- pce2000
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- Forum: Pipelines, Piping and Fluid Mechanics engineering
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Structural Lightweight Concrete
I am looking into using lightweight concrete for some structural beams and slabs. I'm trying to find some references that go above and beyond what the ACI code presents. My main source of concern is embed plates and relating the values given by PCI with the lightweight concrete. I am not...- pce2000
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- Replies: 7
- Forum: ACI (concrete) Code Issues
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ASTM A193 vs A449
I need a little help. I'm looking at using a threaded rod in pure tension. The application calls for a 7/8" diameter by 10" rod in which A36 material is insufficient. According to the AISC manual, the only materials readily available in round stock are A36, A572, A588(?) and A449 (I...- pce2000
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- Forum: AISC (steel construction) Code Issues
