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#66267 - 04/30/16 02:41 AM ASME B31.4 Wind Load
marchie Offline
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Registered: 06/07/15
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Loc: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
I just want to know the criteria for wind load for pipeline under ASME B31.4...

Beacause it is indicated in the ASME B31.4 : "401.2.3.2 Wind Loads. Wind loads shall be considered in the design of above grade pipelines. Refer to ASCE 7 for the application of wind loads."

Does it mean all pipe size be subjected for wind load?
What criteria should I consider as per pipe size? Thank you in advance for the reply.

Sincerely,
marchie

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#66299 - 05/04/16 09:27 AM Re: ASME B31.4 Wind Load [Re: marchie]
Michael_Fletcher Offline
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Registered: 01/29/10
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Loc: Louisiana, US
General practice is that if the pipe is not inside a permanent structure, it is subject to wind loading.

CAESAR can calculate this wind loading automatically, provided you feed it a wind shape factor and a design wind velocity.

End-user specifications may have additional requirements.

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