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PROCEDURE 6-4
DESIGN OF PIPE SUPPORTS
Unbraced Pipe Supports Types of Brackets
L3X2X% 6 in.
I+ r % in. x 2% in. bar (typical)
+
I
I It c
IC
Full load
F= -
2
,f = 0.167M2
r 3x3=9in.
Channel
12 in.
Type 2
3 in.
Alternate Case: Legs Turned In 15 in.
Table 6-5
Pipe Support Dimensions
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Table 6-6
Weight of Pipe Supports, Ib (Without Clips)
I I
I I 52 I 58 I 64 I 68 I 74 I 79 1
20 in.
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Kneebraced Pipe Supports
Table 6-7
Usual Gauges for Angles, in.
+-kg
I Leg 8 7 6 5 4 3 % 3 2% 2 l % l % l % l k1,
B g,
g,
g 4 % 4 3% 3 2 % 2 1%13/81% 1
g, 3 2%21/4 2
g2 3 3 2% 1%
'/8 '/B % %
Dimensions Table 6-8
Kneebraced Pipe Support Dimensions
50 3 75 I6x4x3/8 I (4)1% I 3.5 I 2.25 5.25 I 2.942
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High-Temperature Brackets
Suggested dimensions:
A=B
C = 1 ft, 8 in.
D = 1 ft, 4 in.
e = 45-
I Deflection of conventional
kneebrace
L
c1
rL
Insulation
Single bolt. Do not tighten.
Hand-tighten, double nut,
or tack weld nut after assembly.
Slot in vessel clip.
line
i; TOP CLIP
p I I
BTM CLIP
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Design of Supports I e Dimensions.
C
sin 0 = -
Notati on 2R
A ==cross-sectional area of kneebrace, im2
F == 5/, o f the total load on the support, lb
K,, x= reaction, Ib L1 = (R - y) + L + 21 pipe dia
-
P =: compression load in kneebrace, Ib
-- radial load i l l shell, 11)
1' I __ E 7 Li - [(R - y) + e]
M 1 =: inonierit at shell, in.-lb
h.12 = : moment at line of bolts, in.-lb
e Loa&
: radius of gyration, in.
I- =
N =: niiinber of bolts in clip
t == shear stress, psi
E == modulus of elasticity,
ssi
I == moment of inertia, in. e Bracket check.
Z =: section modulus, in."
E; z= end connection coefficient
S ==deflection, in.
t:, ==axial stress, psi
fl, ==bending stress, psi
F, == allo\vable axial stress, psi
e Bolting check.
Fll =: all0wal)le bending stress, psi
Type fx
1 0.167M2
Cantilever-Type Brackets 2 O.1Mz
3 0.067M2
F = - Full load F
2 f, =E
f, = Jf':; + f?
Compare with allowable shear.
e Check shell for longitudinal mmment, &f2
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Design of Kneebraced Supports
p = - R3
cos cy
Case 1
KL2
- Fa
r
p R1
t=- or -
N N
Case 3
R1 = Rz = F tan cy
F Ll
p=- L2 = -
cos cy cos a!
Case 2
F L3F
R3 = -
L4
Ri = R2 = R3 tana!
p = - R3
cos a!
P L3 - L4
fa = < Fa fb =-
Z
KLZ
- Fa
r
p R1
t=- or -
N N
R1 = Rz = R3 tana!
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Alternate-Type Supports
Rings if necessary
4 Pipe and Vessel Share Load to Reduce
Load on Vessel Shell
Inverted Support. Large Lines
with Spring Hanaers
All Welded Integral Construction for
Overhead Vapor Lines
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Notes 0 Check allowable bolt loads per chart.
0 Check shell stresses via the applicable local load
1. Allowable deflection brackets should be limited to procedure.
U360. 7. The order of preference for overstressed supports,
2 . Kneebracing should be used only if absolutely neces- shells, or bolts is as follows:
sary. 0 Go to the next largest type of support.
3. Pipe support should be placed as close as possible to 0 If the loads in the bolts exceed that allowable,
the nozzle to which it attaches. This limits the effect of change the material or size of the bolts.
differential temperature between the pipe and the 0 If the brackets are overstressed, increase the brack-
vessel. If the line is colder than the vessel, the nozzle et size.
will tend to pick up the line. For the reverse situation 8. Use “high-temperature brackets” for kneebraced pipe
(pipe hotter than vessel), the line tends to go into com- supports or platform brackets when the design tem-
pression and adds load to the support. perature of the vessel exceeds 650°F. This sliding sup-
4. The nozzle and the pipe support will share support of the port is utilized for hot, insulated vessels where the
overall line weight. Each will share the load in propor- support steel is cold. This sliding support prevents
tion to its respective stiffness. The procedure is to design the support from dipping as the vessel clips grow
the pipe support for the entire load, which is conserva- apart due to linear thermal expansion of the vessel
tive. However, be aware that as the pipe support while the kneebrace remains cold. This condition
deflects, more of the load is transferred to the nozzle. becomes more pronounced as the vessel becomes
5. The pipe is normally supported by trunnions welded to hotter and the distance between clips becomes great-
the pipe. The trunnions can be shimmed to accommo- er.
date differences in elevation between the trunnions 9. Keep bolts outside of the insulation.
and the supports. 10. Vessel clip thickness should be in. for standard clips
6. Desigdselection of pipe supports: up to 650°F.Above 650”F,clips should be ‘/z in. thick.
0 Make preliminary selection of support type based on 11. Bolt holes for Type 1, 2, or 3 supports should be
the sizing in the table. ‘?&-in.-diameter holes for 3/4-in.-diameter bolts.
