Pipe Stress: Flexibility Calculation as per B31.3

Core
1hr 54min

Self paced
Trusted by professionals
Certification included
Industry standard content

Why take this course?

This self-paced course covers the fundamentals of pipe stress and flexibility calculations per B31.3. Key topics include allowable stress tables, sustained and occasional loads, displacement strains, weight considerations, insulation, buoyancy, flexibility factors, thermal expansion, and various load analyses. The course includes video lectures, quizzes, and offers a certificate with PDH credits upon completion.

Pipe Stress: Flexibility Calculation as per B31.3

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About the course

Learn the fundamentals of pipe stress and flexibility calculations per B31.3 in this detailed course. Topics include allowable stress tables, sustained loads, displacement strains, occasional stress, pipe and fluid weight considerations, insulation, buoyancy, flexibility factors, thermal expansion, sagging, hogging, drag loads, wind loading, and transportation analysis. Perfect for professionals seeking comprehensive knowledge in pipe stress analysis.

Self-Paced Course
1hr 54min
1.5 PDH Credits
English
SPC502M1

Meet your instructor

Stressman Engineering

Pipe Stress, Piping Design, FEA, Ansys

Who should attend this course

• Piping Design Engineers & Piping Design Leads which are required to understand the basics of pipe stress engineering to make the right decisions.
• Junior Pipe Stress Engineers with 0• 3yr experience.
• Mechanical, Process and Structural engineers that require a broad perspective on piping system design.

Prerequisites

Technical background

Program & Details

Pipe Stress: Flexibility Calculation as per B31.3

1. Basic Allowable Stress Tables
2. Allowable Stress due to Sustained Loads
3. Allowable Stress due to Displacement Strains
4. Occasional Stress Allowable
5. Pipe Weight Considerations
6. Fluid Weight Considerations
7. Additional Weight: Insulation & Internal Lining
8. The buoyancy of Piping Systems
9. Elasticity Modules Tables
10. Flexibility Factors & Stress Intensification Factors (SIF)
11. Pressure Stiffening of Components
12. Pressure & Weight Sustained Stresses
13. Pipe Span Calculations
14. Thermal Expansion Coefficient Tables
15. Displacement Stress
16. Expansion Loops
17. Sagging & Hogging
18. Drag loads
19. Wind Loading on Piping Systems
20. Acceleration on Piping Systems
21. Transportation Analysis of Piping Systems