08. How does AutoPIPE calculate ASME B31.1 Hoop stress?


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May 2019
12.01.00.09

Problem:

How does AutoPIPE calculate ASME B31.1 Hoop stress? 

Solution:

Please see the following AutoPIPE help section:
Help ribbon> Contents button> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Code Compliance Calculations> ASME B31.1 

As mentioned in AutoPIPE help the hoop equation is derived from Code Equation (3), seen below. 

The hoop

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