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Course Name, ID Number, and Section: Piping Design and Analysis
Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Semester/Year: Summer/Fall
Meeting Time: Online
Part 1: Course Information
Instructor Information
Instructor: David Baker
Office: Virtual
Office Hours: Anytime
Phone: 713‐452‐4790
Email:
[email protected] Course Description:
Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design is an overview on piping design and
analysis, including factors that effect overall configuration, piping layout, the total system, as well as an
introductory into pipe stress analysis (flexibility concerns and other design considerations); and how all those
factors ultimately influence pipe support and pipe hanger design.
Course Structure
This is a lecture type course. The time requirement is a total of 8 hours plus 1‐2 hours for quizzes and test.
Textbook & Course Materials
Required Text
No required text
Recommended References & Other Readings
1. Piping Handbook, 7th Edition, Mohinder L. Nayyar
a. View online: http://kianaco.net/download/ebook/Handbook%20‐%20Piping.pdf
b. Purchase at: https://www.amazon.com/Piping‐Handbook‐Mohinder‐Nayyar/dp/0070471061
2. Webinar Recordings
a. Engineered Spring Supports (Practical, Hands‐on Approach)
https://pipingtech.com/resources/media/webinars/engineered‐spring‐supports‐practical‐
hands‐approach‐webinar/
b. Shock Control, Restraint and Support Devices Webinar
https://pipingtech.com/resources/media/webinars/shock‐control‐restraint‐support‐devices‐
webinar/
c. Design, Application & Installation of Pipe Clamps
https://pipingtech.com/resources/media/webinars/design‐application‐installation‐pipe‐clamps‐
webinar/
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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3. FAQ’s on Piping Systems https://pipingtech.com/resources/faqs/piping‐systems‐faq/
4. Technical Bulletins
a. Considering all Movement in Pipe Support Design https://pipingtech.com/resources/technical‐
bulletins/considering‐all‐movement‐in‐pipe‐support‐design/
b. Vibration in a Piping System https://pipingtech.com/resources/technical‐bulletins/vibration‐
piping‐system/
c. Snubbers: A General Overview https://pipingtech.com/resources/technical‐bulletins/snubbers‐
general‐overview/
d. Hydraulic Snubbers https://pipingtech.com/resources/technical‐bulletins/hydraulic‐snubbers/
Part 2: Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes:
Piping Design Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the purpose of piping and where it is used, along with the classifications and design
consideration involved. You will have a basic understanding of internal and external forces on the piping
system. You will be able to identify the modes of failure and know the applicable codes and standards
related to piping system design.
Be familiar with fluid properties, materieal, terminology and the loaws of fluid flow. You will have a basic
knowledge of piping and fittings, along with size and selction and piping system components and process
types. You will understand the different types of valves, pumps, tanks and pressure vessels.
Have a basic understanding of water, process and power piping systems. You will know how pipe
networks work in series, parallel and branching. You will be able to calculate flow rate, friction, loss and
head loss. You will be able to review the Hardy Cross Method and know pipe size criteria, along with the
Siphon effect, backflow, system static and dynamic head. You will be able to troubleshoot based on the 5
P’s.
Understand basic analysis and more complex systems, along with how to do hand calculations. You will
learn the importance of different methods and how to review the piping design flow chart.
Review documentation and know the three stages of project evaluation. You will go over the physical
attributes, conditions, factors, joint design and specifications in the design basis. You will know about
pipe vibration, natural frequency, span limitation and fatigue.
Integrate rigid supports into the piping system and know what reguirements and standars to follow. You
will know about the guidelines, applications and different styles as well. You will be able to spot the
design influeces when related to load movement, temperature, material, dimension and adjustability.
Integrate pipe support restraints into the piping system. Know the requirements and standards.
Understand the major factors that influence the piping system, as in operating conditions, standard vs.
custom and adjustability. Learn about the different types of snubbers, sway struts and auxiliary steel .
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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Identify the influences on pipe support design for spring supports. Know the necessity of pipe supports,
requirements and standars, along with the operating conditions. Breifly recognize the support styles and
functions for snubbers, variabls, constants and sway braces.
Assessment Measures
You will meet the objectives listed above through a combination of the following activities in this course:
1. There will be periodic quizzes throughout the course sections.
2. There will be a final exam at the end of the course.
Part 3: Topics Outline/Schedule
Section #1: Introduction ‐ Overview of Piping
o Purpose of piping; Where piping is used; Types of piping and support classifications; Design
considerations
o Project planning; Operating conditions; Forces: internal and external
o Modes of failure: stress types, fracture types and fatigue; Stress theories; principle and shear
o Applicable codes and standards: ASME‐Power and process; MSS‐uniform guidelines; Misc. codes
Section #2: Preliminary Piping Design ‐ Components
o System Components: the total system; Fluid properties: material, terminology and laws of fluid
flow
o Piping system components and process types; Piping & fittings: characteristics, size and selection,
calculations and considerations
o Valves: types, funtions, operation and control valves; Centrifugal pumps: types, operation and
application; Tanks and pressure vessels: design and application
Section #3: Preliminary Piping Design – The Total System
o Types of piping systems: water, process and power
o Pipelines and pipe networks: series, parallel and branching; Calculation: flow rate, friction loss
and head loss
o Network analysis: Hardy Cross Method
o Pipe size criteria; Siphon effect: backflow; System static and Dynamic head; Accounting for
energy: addition and losses; Other considerations: liquid systems, two phase flow
o Troubleshooting; Rules of Thumb: the 5 P’s, specific industry rules: piping layouts, pumps and
power plants
Section #4: Basic Concepts of Stress Analysis – Flexibility Analysis
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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o Breif history; Applications / temperature range; Basic analysis of in‐plane system; More complex
systems analysis; Hand calculation examples
o Importance; Flexibility building methods; Modified beam analysis; Span limitations; Guided
cantilever method; Analytical vs. computer simulated results; Excessive flexibility
o Piping design flow chart; Design considerations; Piping components and interface equipment;
Today’s atmosphere; Knowledge base; Codes and standards
o Stress‐Strain curve; What is stress analysis; Purpose of piping stress analysis; Modes of failure;
Theories of failure: 6 main theories; Stress intensification factor
Section #5: Basics Concepts of Stress Anlysis – Design Bases
o Development of documentation; Project evaluation: 3 stages
o Design bases: physical attributes, conditions, factors, joint design, specifications
o Modeling; Finite element method: analysis points, forces and movement, local to global
coordinates, assembling process
o Pipe Vibration: natural frequency, span limitation, fatigue; Analysis summary
Section #6: Influences on Pipe Support Design – Rigid Supports
o Integration; Pipe support necessity; Pipe support requirements and standards; Major factors:
Operating conditions, standard vs. custom and adjustability
o Support styles & functions: guidelines; Rigid support applications: guidelines; Rigid support styles:
1.) Base mounted: functionality and general arrangement, 2.) Suspended: functionality and
general arrangement
o Rigid Support Design Influences: load, movement, temperature, material, dimensions,
adjustability; Rigid Support Design: Recommendations
Section #7: Influences on Pipe Support Design – Restraints
o Integration; Pipe support necessity; Pipe support: requirements and standards; Major factors:
operating condtions, standard vs. custom and adjustability
o Support styles & functions: snubber types and guidelines; Snubbers characteristics and support
design influences
o Support styles & functions: guidelines; Sway struts characteristics and support design influences
o Pipe Support Assembly: auxiliary Steel, guidelines, major support categories, standardized
supports, field fabrication, adjustability and maintenance
Section #8 Influences on Pipe Support Design – Spring Supports
o Integration; Pipe support necessity; Pipe support: requirements and standards; Major factors:
operating condtions, standard vs. custom and adjustability
o General support styles: snubber types, design parameters, guidelines and general characteristics
o Support styles & functions: guidelines; Variable spring supports characteristics and support
design influences
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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o Support styles & functions: guidelines; Constant spring supports characteristics and support
design influences
o Support styles & functions: guidelines; Sway braces characteristics and support design influences
Part 4: Grading
Graded Assignment Details
Visit Blackboard and learn about the various quizzes given throughout each section and the final exam at the
end of the course. For details about the weight of each quiz is listed below. Points you receive for graded
activities will be posted in the Blackboard Learn Grade Book. Click on the Grades link on the left navigation bar
to view your points. The grades for the quizzes will be updated right after the quiz. For the final exam, your
grades will be upgraded after 2 weeks.
Assignment Weight or Points Due Date
Quizzes 20% During each section
Final Exam 80% At the end of the course
Total 100% 90 days after start of course
Assignment 1 Description: Section #1 Introduction ‐ Overview of Piping
Quizzes throughout this section – all multiple choice
4 Quizzes
Totals 1/8 of 20% of final grade
Assignment 2 Description: Section #2 Preliminary Piping Design – Piping System Components
Quizzes throughout this section – all multiple choice
3 Quizzes
Totals 1/8 of 20% of final grade
Assignment 3 Description: Section #3 Preliminary Piping Design – The Total System
Quizzes throughout this section – 2 multiple choice and 3 True/False
5 Quizzes
Totals 1/8 of 20% of final grade
Assignment 4 Description: Section #4 Basic Concepts of Stress Analysis – Flexibility Anlysis
Quizzes throughout this section – 2 multiple choice and 2 True/False
4 Quizzes
Totals 1/8 of 20% of final grade
Assignment 5 Description: Section #5 Basic Concepts of Stress Analysis – Design Bases
Quizzes throughout this section – 3 multiple choice and 1 True/False
4 Quizzes
Totals 1/8 of 20% of final grade
Assignment 6 Description: Section #6 Influences on Pipe Support Design – Rigid Supports
Quizzes throughout this section – 2 multiple choice and 2 True/False
4 Quizzes
Totals 1/8 of 20% of final grade
Assignment 5 Description: Section #7 Influences on Pipe Support Design – Spring Supports
Quizzes throughout this section – all True/False
5 Quizzes
Totals 1/8 of 20% of final grade
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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Assignment 5 Description: Section #8 Influences on Pipe Support Design – Restraints
Quizzes throughout this section – all True/False
4 Quizzes
Totals 1/8 of 20% of final grade
Exam 1: Final test
5 questions – 4 multiple choice and 11 True/False
Totals 80% of final grade
Participation/Attendance:
Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to all university and college dates and deadlines. Such dates
and deadlines include those for enrollment (registration), adding and dropping of courses, academic holidays,
payment and refunds, and applying for graduation. Visit the following helpful websites for specific dates:
http://www.uh.edu/academics/catalog/academic‐calendar/ and http://www.uh.edu/emergency.
Late Work Policy
*Example: Be sure to pay close attention to deadlines—there will be no makeup assignments or quizzes, or late
work accepted without a serious and compelling reason and instructor approval.
Assignments are expected to be turned into Blackboard by the assigned due date. Technology failures will not be
accepted as reason for missed assignment due dates. Therefore, do not leave anything to the last minute. Back
up files frequently and in various locations so work is not lost. It is the student’s responsibility to identify
alternative ways to complete or submit an assignment. For example, if the Blackboard Learn system is offline
consider emailing the assignment before the due date. Students are required to follow all UH deadlines:
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Letter Grade Assignment
Final grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as
follows:
Letter Grade Percentage Performance
A 93‐100% Excellent Work
A‐ 90‐92% Nearly Excellent Work
B+ 87‐89% Very Good Work
B 83‐86% Good Work
B‐ 80‐82% Mostly Good Work
C+ 77‐79% Above Average Work
C 73‐76% Average Work
C‐ 70‐72% Mostly Average Work
D+ 67‐69% Below Average Work
D 60‐66% Poor Work
F 0‐59% Failing Work
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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This course follows all UH grade regulations, policies, and standards as stated in the student handbook.
Review the catalog for conditions under which an incomplete may be granted.
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http://catalog.uh.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=1077
Part 5: Course Assistance
Students are encourage to start assignments early to help reduce last minute technical issues. All technical error
reports must include screenshot proof attached to an email message.
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MAC/Apple tutorial: http://www.wikihow.com/Take‐a‐Screenshot‐in‐Mac‐OS‐X.
Support Services:
Student assistance for Blackboard can be found by visiting http://www.uh.edu/blackboard/help/, calling 713‐
743‐1411, or emailing [email protected]. Software or hardware can be purchased at the UH Bookstore or UH
CougarByte Discount website (http://www.cougarbyte.com/). Additional UH computer labs are available all over
campus. Learn more by visiting http://www.uh.edu/infotech/services/facilities‐equipment/comp‐labs/
Technology Requirements
This course uses a learning management system called Blackboard to post assignment details, announcements,
and provide collaborative opportunities. This course is best viewed through the use of a full desktop or laptop
computer. The use of mobile devices may prevent course materials to not display or work properly. Below are
the minimum technology requirements to be successful in this course:
Supported operating system (e.g. Windows/PC or Apple/MAC computer)
USB Flash Drive (at least 1 GIG)
Stable internet connection (Ethernet connection preferred over wireless)
CougarNet Login credentials http://accessuh.uh.edu
Email account (UH alias or personal)
Microsoft Office 2007 or later
Adobe PDF Reader http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Two supported internet browsers (e.g. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
Pop‐up blockers disabled for trusted sites (e.g UH, Blackboard)
Cookies enabled for trusted sites (e.g UH, Blackboard)
Java plug‐in http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Technology Competencies/Skills:
Students enrolled in the course must be prepared to perform the basic tasks below.
1. Send and receive email;
2. Attach files to an email message;
3. Locate system information (e.g. browser version, operating system, etc) for trouble shooting;
4. Recognize, use, and create hyperlinks;
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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5. Use of basic Microsoft Office programs;
6. Download and install software (including utilities, plug‐ins, and/or apps);
7. Copy and paste text using a computer;
8. Scan and remove computer viruses;
9. Plug in external devices to a computer ;
10. Save files to an external device (e.g. flash drive, CD, or DVD);
11. Use an internet search engine to locate online credible resources;
12. Post and reply to discussion forums or chat via instant messaging tool;
13. Send computer screenshot for technical assistance.
Part 6: Course Policies
Attend Class
Students are expected to view all sections, answer all quizzes to complete the final exam.
Participate
All content related questions should be emailed to [email protected]. All technical related qustions should
be emailed to UH at [email protected].
Build Rapport
If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you
let your instructor know as early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships are key
to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your instructor when
difficulties arise during the semester so that they can help you find a solution.
Complete Assignments
All assignments for this course will be submitted electronically through Blackboard Learn unless otherwise
instructed. Assignments must be submitted by the given deadline or special permission must be requested from
instructor before the due date. Extensions will not be given beyond the next assignment except under extreme
circumstances.
All discussion assignments must be completed by the assignment due date and time. Late or missing discussion
assignments will affect the student’s grade.
Understand When You May Drop This Course
You are responsible for making arrangements to drop the course if you wish to do so. If you wish to drop the
course, complete the online process at my.uh.edu before the deadline. Your instructor cannot drop you for any
reason. Pay attention to the deadline and check your course enrollment status on My UH in
https://accessuh.uh.edu/ to make sure your drop has been processed.
Incomplete Policy
Under emergency/special circumstances, a student may petition for an incomplete grade. An incomplete will
only be assigned if [*insert condition here]. All incomplete course assignments must be completed within
[*insert timeframe here]. There is a link for the incomplete grade that may be helpful to include.
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
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Inform Your Instructor of Any Accommodations Needed
The College of Technology would like to help students who have disabilities achieve their highest potential. In
accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, reasonable academic accommodations will be provided to students who
request and require them. Students must register with the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) 713‐743‐
5400, and present approved accommodation documentation to their instructors as soon as possible but no later
than the second week of the semester.
Commit to Integrity
As a student in this course and at this university you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism,
commitment to active learning and participation in this class and also integrity in your behavior in and out of the
classroom.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
The College of Technology faculty take cheating, plagiarism or any violation of the UH Student Code of Conduct
seriously and expect all students to be familiar with the expectations and consequences set out in the Code
(http://www.uh.edu/academics/catalog/policies/academ‐reg/academic‐honesty/index.php.)
Any violation will result in an investigation based on the conditions and steps outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Please refer to the examples of plagiarism, the consequences for violations noted in the Code of Conduct, and/or
consult your professor if you have specific questions. Please also note that plagiarism also includes reusing your
own work submitted for another class. Notification to all concerned parties will be made immediately.
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Online Student Etiquette:
This course may host synchronous online meetings. During those meetings consider the following:
• Keep chats on topic. Avoid inappropriate conversions that may distract others from the course
topic or objective.
• Avoid strong/loud language. Be polite. Language can easily be misinterpreted in written
communication. Before sending an email or chat message make sure it clearly conveys the
intended feeling.
• Use emoticons to express feelings. Nonverbal cues can reinforce the feeling of a message. Use
sparingly. :‐)
• Respect privacy of peers. Do not post someone’s personal information online without their
expressed permission.
• Use appropriate dress code on camera. During a video conference dress as if attending a face‐to‐
face class. Avoid offensive clothing.
• Be mindful of background noise and scene/location. Take advantage of quiet areas to avoid
distractions to fellow classmates. Avoid offensive décor or noise.
• Be helpful. Assist fellow classmates in understanding course materials.
NOTE: Information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any
additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course.
