November 2, 2010
U-bolts can be utilized as pipe guides when the horizontal forces are relatively small (usually 10% or less) compared with the anticipated vertical load.
U-Bolt Pipe Support Assembly
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How do I figure out the length needed for a u-bolt rod?
When determining the required length of a u-bolt, one should provide a leg length which extends from the centerline of the pipe to end of the threaded portion, while still permitting a hexnut/locknut combination with full thread engagement.
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Explore the various applications of snubbers, sway braces, and sway struts in piping systems and equipment. Learn how these products help prevent pipe system failure due to seismic loads, flow transients, wind loads, safety valve thrust loads, or pipe rupture. Discover the various tests performed within PT&P’s facility to ensure product quality, including cycle testing, travel testing, and load testing. Finally, view the value-added services offered by PT&P and rest assure that your shock control, restraint, and support device needs can be covered by our 24×7 web-based emergency services, field services, and quick turnaround time when you need it most.
Register for September 24, 2020 – Thursday – 10 am or 2 pm CDT *Central Daylight Time / GMT -5h
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Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Surveying a piping system? Need to change a current system?
This course is also great for…
• New Engineers, Management and Operations
• Field, Process, Maintenance and New Engineers
• Piping and Piping System Designers and/or Instructors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits
How do I specify u-bolts for pipes?
In order to specify a u-bolt for pipes, you must provide the diameter of the pipe, the material, the tangent length, and either the load or thickness of the u-bolt rod.
Drawing of a Fig. 100 U-Bolt
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Shock Control, Restraint & Support Devices Webinar
Explore the various applications of snubbers, sway braces, and sway struts in piping systems and equipment. Learn how these products help prevent pipe system failure due to seismic loads, flow transients, wind loads, safety valve thrust loads, or pipe rupture. Discover the various tests performed within PT&P’s facility to ensure product quality, including cycle testing, travel testing, and load testing. Finally, view the value-added services offered by PT&P and rest assure that your shock control, restraint, and support device needs can be covered by our 24×7 web-based emergency services, field services, and quick turnaround time when you need it most.
Register for September 24, 2020 – Thursday – 10 am or 2 pm CDT *Central Daylight Time / GMT -5h
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Online Course
Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Surveying a piping system? Need to change a current system?
This course is also great for…
• New Engineers, Management and Operations
• Field, Process, Maintenance and New Engineers
• Piping and Piping System Designers and/or Instructors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits
What does long tangent mean for u-bolts?
Long tangent refers to the length of the straight leg portion of the u-bolt which specifies the height of the u-bolt.
Long Tangent U-Bolts
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Explore the various applications of snubbers, sway braces, and sway struts in piping systems and equipment. Learn how these products help prevent pipe system failure due to seismic loads, flow transients, wind loads, safety valve thrust loads, or pipe rupture. Discover the various tests performed within PT&P’s facility to ensure product quality, including cycle testing, travel testing, and load testing. Finally, view the value-added services offered by PT&P and rest assure that your shock control, restraint, and support device needs can be covered by our 24×7 web-based emergency services, field services, and quick turnaround time when you need it most.
Register for September 24, 2020 – Thursday – 10 am or 2 pm CDT *Central Daylight Time / GMT -5h
*Live Webinars are worth 1 P.E. / PDH Credit for TX Professional Engineers
Sign Up Now
Online Course
Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Surveying a piping system? Need to change a current system?
This course is also great for…
• New Engineers, Management and Operations
• Field, Process, Maintenance and New Engineers
• Piping and Piping System Designers and/or Instructors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits