Good afternoon guys. I am still working with this 42" UG pipeline that I wrote about earlier. The client has called for slip joints to reduce the stress levels such that OPE is <= 60% of Sc. The pipe is A36, spiral-welded.
I have modeled the slip joint per the Applications guide. Now for the dumb question. When I apply the axial thrust force, which is 160k, don't I need to apply it equally and in opposite directions on either side of the joint? I drew a FBD of the pipe around the joint and I think I do need to apply it in both directions, equal and opposite.
It's amazing the fundamentals that one forgets when allowing software to do one's thinking for them...
Thanks!!
Pete
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Thanks!
Pete