Determining Dimensions of "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings
Determining Dimensions of "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings
Determining Dimensions of "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings
15. Straightness
15.1 Apparatus—A plane horizontal surface, a drawn line
FIG. 1 Measurement for Calculation of Laying Length or string, and a metal rule with 1⁄16-in. (1.6-mm) or finer
calibration.
manufacturer. The difference is the laying length of the fitting.
13.3 Report—The report shall include laying lengths of 15.2 Procedure—Place the pipe section on the plane surface
each specimen measured. and allow it to come to rest. At a distance of half the outside
diameter above the plane surface, stretch the drawn line or
14. Gaging Threads string from one pipe end to the other and draw it taut while in
14.1 Measure threads using American National Standard contact with both ends. Holding the ruler horizontally,
tapered pipe thread gages conforming to ANSI B2.1 or API determine the maximum distance between the pipe and the
EUE 8 round (API 5B) dimensions. In gaging external taper line. Pipe with a nonuniform curvature will not necessarily
threads, screw up the ring gage tight by hand on the external show the maximum reading at the center.
thread. In gaging internal taper threads, screw up the plug gage 15.3 Report—The report shall include the specimen length
tight by hand into the fitting. and the maximum deviation from straightness.
14.2 Gaging Chamfered, Countersunk, or Recessed
Threads—When the internal thread is chamfered, countersunk,
16. Keywords
or recessed the notch should be flush with the bottom of the
chamfer, which shall be considered the intersection of the 16.1 Diameter; dimensions; fiberglass; fittings; gaging
chamfer cone and the pitch cone of the thread. Usually this threads; liner thickness; out-of-round; pipe; straightness; taper
depth is equal to one-half thread from the face of the fitting. angle; wall thickness
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
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