Another variable in the design of pipe support, seismic bracing, or hangar design is what is/will be inside the pipe, and how the temperature affects the pipe material. Much pipe stress analysis, determined by the force of the liquid running through it, needs to have thermal stress factored to give the bracing and anchorage the flexibility the pipe needs as it expands and contracts. This is a very speciality engineering item and Zenith is one of the few firms who are experts in this field.
The principal of Zenith Engineers Inc. has developed programs and systems that help shorten turnaround times for pipe stress analysis and related specialty engineering, and our team has supported projects in life science, healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and aerospace. In pipe support design, our engineers consider fluid temperature, pressure, and thermal growth, and prepare designs in compliance with ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3. An independent engineer can be a helpful resource for owners and contractors on this type of work.
