Are full encirclement pads required for pipe support attachments to Chapter IX piping similar to that required for Pipeline codes. The code does not acually say they are required but it is a point of debate in the office.
For the Safe Shutdown Earthquake we are required to allow deformation but maintain pressure containment. B31.3 does not cover this and ASME III Div 1,appears to not consider piping with a D/t ratio greater than 50. I can't believe this has not been addressed before therefore could someone give...
