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Discussion and References

Information about Spacing Between Support
Design of Piping Systems, The M. W. Kellogg Company

Books & Tables

- Design of Piping Systems, The M. W. Kellogg Company
- Pipe Properties
- Insulation Weight Factor
- Insulation Density
- ASME Sec. II D Table TM-1 ( Modulus of Elasticity, E )

Spacing vs.
Stress
(The spacing is based on a fixed beam support with a bending stress not exceeding 2,300 psi as per
table 121.5 of ASME B31.1).
In most cases an estimate of the stress can be obtained from the equation for
beams:
(U.S. Customary
Units)

(From Fig. C-16, Design of Piping Systems, The

& 1.2WL² L SZ ½
= = ( ) M. W. Kellogg Company,
Z 1.2W Published by Stellar Editions, 2016).

(SI Units)

& 981WL² L SZ ½
= Z =
( 981W
)
Where:
S = maximum bending stress, psi (Mpa)
W = total unit weight, lb/ft (Kg/m)

L = pipe segment, ft (m)

Z = section modulus, in³ (mm³)
For larger concentrated loads, such as those produced by valves, vertical sections, branches, etc.,
Supports must be
placed as close as possible.
The effect of concentrated loads (valves, etc.) not located in the supports must be approximated by
multiplying the
stress by 2P/WL, where “P" is the concentrated load in pounds.

Spacing vs. Deflection

(Pipe deflection could be limited to 0.1 in. as per table 121.5 of ASME B31.1)
The deflection of a section can be approximated by the following formula:
(U.S. Customary
Units)

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(From Fig. C-17, Design of Piping Systems, The

& 17.1WL⁴ L &EI ¼
= = ( ) M. W. Kellogg Company,
EI 17.1W Published by Stellar Editions, 2016).

(SI Units)

& 98x10⁶WL⁴ L &EI ¼

= EI =
( 98x10⁶W )
Where:

& = Deflection, in. (mm)

W = total unit weight, lb/ft (Kg/m)
L = pipe segment, ft (m)
E = modulus of elasticity, psi (N/mm²)
I = moment of inertia, in⁴ (mm⁴)

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