Validation checks in place for API 1102 – Pipeline Crossing Highway Below are the list of validation checks we have incorporated in API 1102 – Pipeline Crossing Highway (Gas and Liquid)...
Track Load – Interpolation Method (for Influence Coefficient) We recently issued an enhancement for Track load calculation by providing an option to use the Interpolation Method to calculate...
API 1102 Uncased Crossing 10 Foot Limit Understanding Uncased carrier pipe is subjected to internal loading from pressure and external loading from earth loading (dead load) and live...
Surface Load Mitigation Measures – Best Practice Method Advantages Disadvantages Reduce the operating pressure of the pipeline. Provides a direct reduction of the hoop stress due to...
Difference between “Operating Weight” in Track Load Analysis and “concentrated surface load” in Wheel Load We multiply the total weight by 0.5 to reflect the load on each track (see below the equation)