§ 195.110 - External loads.

§ 195.110 External loads.

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Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 33284, Apr. 29, 2024.

(a) Anticipated external loads (e.g.), earthquakes, vibration, thermal expansion, and contraction must be provided for in designing a pipeline system. In providing for expansion and flexibility, section 419 of ASME /ANSI B31.4 must be followed.

(b) The pipe and other components must be supported in such a way that the support does not cause excess localized stresses. In designing attachments to pipe, the added stress to the wall of the pipe must be computed and compensated for.

[Amdt. 195-22, 46 FR 38360, July 27, 1981, as amended at 58 FR 14524, Mar. 18, 1993; Amdts. 192-135, 195-107, 89 FR 33284, Apr. 29, 2024]