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ISO equation for pipe hoop stress
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Posted by: Will VanDeValk ®

11/17/2009, 09:09:16

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Can anyone clarify the basis for the ISO equation for pipe stress as presented in ASTM D2239-03?

In ASTM D2239, the ISO equation is shown as:
2S/P = (ID/t) +1
where: S = hydrostatic design stress, (psi)
P = pressure rating, (psi)
ID = avg inside diameter, (in)
t = minimum wall thickness, (in).
From a static equilibrium perspective, I do not see where the "+ 1" comes from. So, I dug out my college fluids text, which suggests the following relationship:
P = S*(2t)/(ID)
This can be rearranged to: 2S/P = )ID/t) (i.e. without the "+ 1")

I Googled the issue and found the Engineers edge website, whose equation (based on pipe OD) is as follows:
P = (2St)/(OD - 2t) (with a Safety Factor included).
This relationship agrees with my college text, as well as my static equilibrium free body diagram.

So, where does the "+ 1" come from in the ISO equation?








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Posted by: zekeman ®

11/17/2009, 21:02:42

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No mystery
The thin wall equation is usually written
S=pD/2t
But using the median diameter for D
D=ID+t
S=p(ID+t)2t
2S/p=(ID+t)/t=ID/t+1







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