@ jte
That is what the calculation is for, you are correct. We did a 2" tap on the same header on a separate project. So we know that is safe to perform the tap with a 1" sockolet due to the smaller hole. We just have to provide supporting documentation for the client's records. We just used A...
I don't understand the comment about mixing values. I am calculating the maximum external pressure to not collapse the header. The method I am using has been used at my firm for decades. The oldest guy in my department suggested the same thing. Just use A = 0.1.
Regards,
Justin
I forgot to mention we are using 16" diameter STD WT. pipe with a 1" sockolet branch connection, which is where the L dimension comes from.
Regards,
Justin
There is a case for Do/t < 10 that allows you to calculate Factor A, however we are getting ~43 for our case.
L=1.4375 in
Do=16 in
t=.373 in - thickness is from client UT readings
L/Do = .0898
Do/t = 42.895
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