Objective of this Learning Track
"To provide a deep understanding of the theory, design codes and methodologies required to perform pipe stress analysis and to enhance the student's engineering judgment."
This goes far beyond a pushing-buttons-in-software course!
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The Learning Track
Course 1: Basics of Pipe Stress according to ASME B31.3 and EN 13480
In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:
The geometric and mechanical properties of piping systems,
The stresses in a piping system, and how these arise due to the forces, moments and pressures on a piping system.
Shear stress, and stress/strain theory,
An introduction to code stress calculations conform EN 13480 and ASME B31.3,
Typical design codes for piping materials.
Course 2: Components in a Piping Analysis
In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:
Stress calculations and wall thickness calculations for straight pipe,
Thin-walled piping vs. thick-walled piping,
The types of bends, reducers and tees,
Flange and valve types used in process piping,
Nozzles and types of nozzle reinforcement.
Course 3: Supporting and Load Conditions for Piping Systems
In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:
Common support types in a piping system,
The impact of stiffness, gaps, and friction,
Spring supports and steel structures,
Process conditions, imposed displacements, and occasional loads,
How to support a simple piping system.
Course 4: Failure Modes and Allowable Values for Piping Analysis
In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:
Load types assessed for conformance to EN 13480 and ASME B31.3,
Failure mechanisms in a piping system,
Sustained loads, occasional loads, and operating loads,
The expansion and fatigue load cases,
How to construct the load cases for a piping stress analysis.
Course 5: Performing a Pipe Stress Analysis conform ASME B31.3 and EN 13480
In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:
Performing a piping flexibility analysis conform EN 13480 and ASME B31.3,
Stress intensification factors (SIFs),
The code stress calculation and the allowable values,
Nozzle load, flange, and support load assessment,
Checks on the displacement of piping system.
Course 6: Solving Overstressed Piping Systems
In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:
The identification of overstressed locations,
Does the model have sufficient resolution,
Solution methodology,
Common design approaches to add flexibility,
Expansion loops and bellows.
Course 7: Non-standard Materials and Conditions in a Piping Analysis
In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through:
Fibreglass/FRP piping: applications and material properties,
Design envelope of FRP piping and common failures,
Advantages and disadvantages of buried piping systems,
Soil-pipe interaction,
Common failures to avoid with buried piping.
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About the Learning Track
On-demand
7 Courses
21.5 hrs
English
1-yr Access
LT114
The learning track is built up of seven on-demand courses and starts with a basic introduction of the physics, concepts and equations relevant for pipe stress analysis. With this foundation the following on-demand courses build towards performing a basic pipe stress analysis by hand in the context of both the commonly used ASME B31.3 and EN13445 design codes. Note that this learning track does not teach you how to use pipe stress software, but focuses on understanding the theory behind it and building the required engineering judgement.
This learning track utilizes videos, animations, exercises, quizzes and more to provide a steep learning curve and to progress the participant’s engineering judgment.
After this learning track you will have a solid understanding of pipe stress engineering and are able to apply this knowledge when designing a piping system.
The learning track consists of 7 online courses based on video content. You receive 1-year unlimited access to the learning and the discussions forum. This allows you to repeat modules should you need to refresh your knowledge.
Results
After this learning track, you...
Understand the physics and equations behind pipe stress analyses.
Know how to determine material allowable values.
Have a general understanding about supporting and piping equipment.
Know which load cases are relevant for a pipe stress analysis.
Have seen the different failure mechanisms that can occur in piping systems.
Can perform a basic pipe stress analysis based on the EN 13480 and B31.3 by hand.
Have a good overview of what different analyses are required for a complete pipe stress analysis.
Understand the solution strategies to mitigate excessive pipe stresses or loads.
Who should attend this learning track
Junior pipe stress engineers with 0-3 years experience.
Those using pipe stress software that want to know what is behind the analysis.
Pipe designers that want to increase their analysis capabilities.
Those performing analyses using the EN 13480 and ASME B31.3.
Experienced pipe stress engineers that want to refresh their knowledge.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of piping systems is beneficial.
Level: Intermediate
Learning by doing
This learning track utilizes videos, animations, exercises, quizzes and more to provide a steep learning curve to progress the participant’s engineering judgment. A high level of interaction with the content is required by the student to make sure the provided knowledge is fully understood. Note that no downloadable manual is available for this course as it is completely provided through our interactive online portal.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the course. This allows you to perform modules again should you need to refresh knowledge for your work projects.
This learning track is self-paced and is not subject to specific dates. The learning track contains 7 courses with a total of 21.5 hours of content which can be performed at your own pace. A Personal Certificate will be provided to participants if they finish the learning track within three months after purchase. This incentive will motivate you to perform the course quickly thereby improving your learning curve.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to all courses in this learning track. This allows you to review material again should you need to refresh knowledge for your work projects.
This learning track is made up of courses.
Participants receive a personal digital certificate for each course they complete, an example certificate is included below, if they have:
have completed all the modules in the course,
fill in the course Evaluation Survey.
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FAQ
Video lectures and animations,
Calculation exercises (hand calculations),
Interactive slides & quizzes,
Downloadable summary sheets
During this learning track you will be guided through the learning content using different interactive online formats which are not downloadable, but directly available through your account on EngineeringTrainer.com.
Summary sheets are provided at the end of each course which are available for download.
You receive 1-year unlimited access to the courses in this learning track. This allows you to watch content again if this is beneficial for your work projects.
We encourage participants to submit feedback and questions in the Questions Form of the course. These can form the basis for new videos that are added to the online course on a regular basis.
Participants receive 1-year unlimited access to the course including new videos that are added during this year. Participants receive an email notification upon addition of new course videos.
No software is required for participants of this course.
Self-paced Modules
If your computer and internet connection are able to play videos online and have MS Teams calls you will be able to follow the course. Note that almost all browsers are supported, except for Internet Explorer.
Yes, this course qualifies for PDH hours as per the NCEES CPC Guidelines.