Thanks for you comments.
This equation was used by a geotechnical engineering firm (now gone)for a similar project very close to the project site, with identical soils reports, so it looked like a decent start. They were the ones who used the 1.33 factor to the loading conditions.
The...
I am designing the pipeline and support system for a 20" diameter hot water (315 psig, 215 deg. F) pipeline. The pipeline will be above ground on 8" diameter pipe piers in 36" diameter drilled holes to various depths. This is a standard design for this type of application in this plant, with...
