Dear All,
what are the thing we have to concern when analysing FRPpipe?
Can we provide all occasional load on FRP piping system?
It will be fine and thankful,if any one send the FRP pipe analysing CAESAR II file...then can get clear knowledge about this...

Thanks for the time,
Regards,
Sam.

Sam,

You need to get hold of a relevant standard (e.g. BS 7159) but there is good information on this site. Can I suggest you start with the articles found here,

http://www.coade.com/newsletters/dec97.pdf

http://www.coade.com/newsletters/jun98.pdf

Sam,

I do not have any FRP Pipe design experience but from the vessel standpoint I know that there are many other areas where FRP must be assesed. One important one that comes to mind in interlayer disbonding. May not be as big of a concern with piping as most, if not all is filiament wound. FRP is great to tailor the material properties in the directions that they are needed.

EJL

There are lots of guidelines available on FRP/GRP piping. Check vendor catelogues and webpages and you can get lots of inforamtions. There are many codes as well like BS7159, UKOOA, ISO 14692. I found ISO 14692 most comprehensive and detailed. There are some NORSOK guideline as well on it.

As Tushar saiD, ISO 14692 -Part3 is a very good start. AWWA M 45 is also suggested. Very important is to appreciate the anisotropic nature of FRP and its low axial elastic modulus.

Also understand the jointing system used in your project. They will influence your design.

Have the vendor involved from the beginning of your design.The Ameron website has plenty of information.

Cheers