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  1. Gene1964

    Pipeline buoyancy

    When determining if a pipe will float in seawater, can you simply compare the weight of the pipe with the weight of the displaced water (Archimededs Principle)? I am convinced that 4" sch.80 (.337" wall) will not float but some formulas for buoyancy that I have found do not agree with the...
  2. Gene1964

    Bolt tension as a function of tensile strength

    For determining bolt torque values, is there a thumb rule to use such as "50% of tensile strength?" My application would mainly be flange bolts (B7).

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