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INTRODUCTION
SUPPORT
A (pipe work) device for retaining a pipe and its ancillaries in a
specifically designed position.

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SUPPORTING ELEMENTS
ANCHOR:
A special supporting device for restraining pipes in position and direction to permit the control of pipe
movement which occurs due to thermal expansion.

CLEVIS PIPE CLAMP:

A pipe supporting device used only for non-insulated pipes.
CONSTANT LOAD SUPPORT:
A spring loaded support designed to enable the load on the pipe to be constant and balanced regardless of
the vertical movement that may take place.

GUIDE:
A device for ensuring a pipe is restrained from moving in a direction (or) plane other than that warranted by
ideal design conditions.

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HANGER:
A method of supporting pipe work from a structure above, usually maintaining
the pipe work at a designed level but allowing limited axial and sometimes,
lateral movement.
RESTRAINT:
A (pipe work) supporting device that partially (or) totally restricts movement in
one (or) more directions.
ROLLER SUPPORT:
A roller, on which the pipe rests, permitting axial movement in a horizontal
plane.

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SLIDER SUPPORT:
A special pipe support designed to permit longitudinal movement of the
pipe work in a horizontal plane.
SPRING HANGER:
A pipe support designed to counteract differing positions as a result of
the varying conditions to which the piping is subjected.

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STANCHION:
. A structural steel member whose main function is to withstand axial
compressive stresses.
TRESTLE:
A structural steel frame usually designed to carry a bank of pipes
above ground level.
TRUNNION:
A tubular piece of steel welded to the side of a pipe to enable the
latter to be supported.

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TURN BUCKLE:
A device for providing axial adjustment for pipe hanger rods
adjustment is achieved by the turn buckle having right and left
handed threads.
SHOE:
A metal piece attached to the under side of a pipe which rests on
supporting steel. Primarily used to reduce wear from sliding for
lines subject to movement. Permits insulation to be applied to pipe.

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STEPS IN SUPPORT DESIGN
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Support location and load data from Pipe stress output

Type of support rigid or spring from stress report
Look for availability of beams/columns in the vicinity for supporting
Vertically hung or bottom support based on availability of support
beams
Use applicable codes and standards
Use vendor catalogues

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The suggested maximum span between the supports ,as
recommended by ASME B 31.1 in Table 121.5, are as follows.
Suggested maximum Span
Nominal pipe size, Water service
NB (Inch)
m (ft)
1
2
3
4
6
8
12
16
20
24

2.1(7)
3.0(10)
3.7(12)
4.3(14)
5.2(17)
5.8(19)
7.0(23)
8.2(27)
9.1(30)
9.8(32)

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Steam Gas or
Air Service,
m (ft)
2.7(9)
4.0(13)
4.6(15)
5.2(17)
6.4(21)
7.3(24)
9.1(30)
10.7(35)
11.9(39)
12.8(42)

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Applicable Standards for Pipe supports
1 Pipe Hangers & Supports Materials, Design and Manufacture Standard practice
2 Pipe Hangers and Supports Selection and Application- Standard
practice
3 Specification for pipe supports Part 1 Pipe Hangers, Slider and
roller type supports - BS 3974 Part 1, 1974
4 Specification for pipe supports Part 2 Pipe Clamps, Cages,
Cantilevers- BS 3974 Part 2, 1978
5 Power Piping- ANSI B 31.1
6 Supports for nuclear plants- ASME III NF

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FEW EXAMPLES DRAWINGS

AND PHOTOGRAPHS

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SADDLE SUPPORT

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HANGER SUPPORT
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SHOE SUPPORT

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RIGID HANGER SUPPORTS

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GUIDE SUPPORT
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TRUNNION SUPPORT

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BI-DIRECTIONAL GUIDE

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ROLLER SUPPORT
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SPRING HANGER SUPPORT

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CONSTANT LOAD HANGER METHOD OF WORKING

CONSTANT HANGER
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CLH WORKING METHODOLOGY

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