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Thrust Restraint 1

Thread starter rkuhn
Start date Oct 29, 2002

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Oct 29, 2002

rkuhn

Mechanical

Hi,

I' m checking the stress analysis of a 28" GRP buried pipe with weld joints.

Does CAESAR II considers the thrust restraints due to internal pressure at changes of direction?

Should I provide thrust blocks at all bends ans tees ??

Yours,

R.Kühn