Learning Track: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Engineering for Piping Systems
Learning Track
4 On-Demand Courses
11hr Content
Edwin Schimmel, MSc
LT121
Format:
Learning Track
Objective of this Learning Track
"To give engineers involved with the design of FRP piping systems a complete understanding of FRP material properties and the associated engineering process."
Learn from Home
100% online training
Training by Experts
Interactive content
Available 24/7
1-year unlimited access
Digital Personal Certificate
to prove your skills
The Learning Track
Course 1: FRP Materials, Manufacturing and Properties
In this on-demand course participants will learn in detail about:
FRP Materials and Material specifications,
Manufacturing methods of FRP,
Applications of FRP, and the key differences between FRP and steel,
The bi-axial strength properties of FRP,
How the long-term properties differ from the short-term FRP properties,
How long-term regression tests are used to define the material strength.
Course 2: Design and Analysis of FRP Piping Systems
In this on-demand course participants will learn in detail about:
The concept of Performance Based System Design, and which design codes are available for FRP piping systems,
Regression tests, failure tests, fabrication, installation, and operation conform ISO 14692,
Constructing a stress envelope for FRP and the difference between the long and short-term envelopes,
The steps in performing a pipe stress analysis for FRP piping and the industry-standard methods to reduce high material stress,
Stress Intensification Factors (SIFs) used in fittings,
Soil-pipe interaction for buried piping and the associated failure modes for FRP piping,
Ring deflection and buckling calculations for buried FRP piping.
Course 3: FRP Failures and Product Qualification
In this on-demand course participants will learn in detail about:
The failure criteria for GRP piping and how these relate to material properties,
The setup of a material qualification program for FRP piping,
Understand associated concepts like UEWS, regression testing, and the 1000 hr survival test,
How to avoid typical failures with FRP including multiple cases from the field,
The causes of longitudinal and circumferential cracks,
Understand joint strength and how joints can fail.
Course 4: Piping Flexibility Study for an FRP Piping System
In this on-demand course, participants will be taken through the analysis of an FRP system and will see first-hand:
How to obtain the required FRP properties from the pipe vendor specifications,
The configuration of the non-isotropic material properties,
How to enter the pipe stress envelope, including the long-term axial and hoop strength,
The load case set-up conform ISO 14692,
How to model pipe fittings, and calculation of the maximum pipe span,
Interpretation of piping flexibility results, including GRP flange assessment.
Join the Program
Team or Individual
Enrol directly using the Add-to-Cart button at the top of this page. Pay by credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer.
Need your employer to process the payment? Use the link below.
To register multiple team-members at once, use the link below.
For the in-company training, please contact us.
About the Learning Track
On-demand
4 Courses
11 hrs
English
1-yr Access
LT121
Results
After this learning track, you...
Have a fundamental understanding of the material and its behavior,
Are familiar with the design of FRP pipes and joints,
Know methods for manufacturing of fiberglass products and their (dis)advantages,
Understand the qualification process for FRP products as per the ISO 14692,
Have a solid understanding of the design process and stress analysis of FRP systems.
Know the differences between steel and FRP and how this impacts pipe stress analysis,
Have seen and discussed a multitude of real-life failures, common issues and mitigation measures.
Who should attend this learning track
Professionals involved with the design and realization of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic piping systems.
Pipe stress engineers that work with FRP systems.
People that have experience with steel piping systems and get involved with FRP systems.
Prerequisites:
No experience with FRP is required,
Basic understanding of (steel) piping systems is beneficial.
Level: Advanced
Learning by doing
This learning track utilizes videos, animations, exercises, quizzes and more to provide a steep learning curve and 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 when 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.
Meet your instructor
Join the Program
Team or Individual
Enroll directly using the Add-to-Cart button at the top of this page. Pay by creditcard, PayPal, or bank transfer.
Need your employer to process the payment? Use the link below.
To register multiple team-members at once, use the link below.
For In-company training, please contact us.
Reduced fees with a team account Get a discount on all courses for you and your team
Free course preview
Help yourself with your purchasing decision. Watch free content now.
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.