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  1. Tioch

    Reference for Expansion Joints

    Recently, I've been working on my first major pipe support and expansion joint project for work and I've run into a rather considerable snag. I was wondering if anyone knew of a reference/etc. that can instruct me on how to calculate for design movement (in), misalignment (in), and max spring...
  2. Tioch

    Question about W Shape Steel Beams

    I'm preparing a table on allowable simply supported loads on A36 steel beams for a project and I've run into a problem. While doing a calculation for a simply supported load on a 1 ft. W shape (sizes between W8x15 and W6x9) beam, I noticed something rather odd. The loads between a 1 ft. and 2...
  3. Tioch

    Load Bolt Selection Chart

    I'm currently working on a pipe support manual and I've run into a bit of a snag. Years ago, a company called Basic Engineers along with NAVCO produced a standard hanger components catalog/handbook. In this manual, they had a chart called the "Load Bolt Selection Chart" which placed load bolt...
  4. Tioch

    Method for determining loads on Pipe Racks

    I've recently been tasked with assigning loads for a rather long pipe rack. Since I'm relatively new (less than 1 yr out of college), I was wondering what method is the best way to find loads on pipe supports. I have access to ASME 31.1 and 31.3. What I have for this are line sizes and...
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