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Seismic effects on Piping - Canada

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Learning_1

Mechanical
Feb 15, 2023
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Hi distinguished professionals,

I am working on a greenfield project in Canada. The piping is to be designed as per B31.3-2020.
When it comes to applying wind, snow and especially seismic effects to piping, I am not sure how these effects should be applied?
I have gone through methods prescribed in ASCE-7 and NBCC but not sure how should I proceed?

I have 2 different options in my mind.

1.Use ASCE-7 methods and use site conditions from a Canadian local authority
2.Use NBCC methods and use site conditions from a Canadian local authority

Can you please guide me on industry practices that is followed when Piping is designed as per B31.3 outside USA?
 
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OP,
Almost all Canadian provinces adopt CSA B51 for pressure vessel and pressure piping. Check with the Code/provincial regulator if they refer to any Seismic analysis methods.

B51 adopts ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes. Being American the B31.3 piping Code uses 'may be' ASCE-7 for earthquake load. It also allows to use the local seismological data to refine the earthquake load.

Similarly, it does for Wind Load as well.

GDD
Canada
 
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