Originally Posted By: anindya stress
Thrust blocks are important when the mechanical or Adhesive joints ( I am try to paint a picture with a broad brush ie referring to both FRP as well as metallic pipes)are not capable enough to take care of pressure thrust.

To your specific question, you have not mentioned anything about your modelling detail whether you have included pressure thrust loading in your system. If you have modelled pressure thrust , CAESAR II has taken care of it, else NO.

Regards


Thank you, Anindya stress.
I calculated the forces and moments on thrust blocks during sustained, operating and expansion load cases. my input included internal pressure and operating temperature. I am not sure how to include pressure thrust loading in my system and if it is needed for my calculation of forces and moments on the thrust blocks.