Dear All,
We had long steam line header without any brnaches.
The steam line is designed with the expansion loops at certain distances.
When we analyze the system then a virtual anchor point is created between the two loops, which is as good as anchor point.

Do we need to introduce an anchor between the two loops to equally distribute the displacement.

Or there is no need of anchor point in between the two loops, virtual anchor from analysis is suffice.

Please advice the good engineering practice.


.....I am just a begineer