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PRODUCT DESIGN GUIDELINE

ALLOWABLE COUPLING JOINT LOADS

C STYLE W07 AND W77 – 14” THROUGH 50”
FOR AGS ROLL OR MACHINE GROOVED CARBON STEEL PIPING

October 28, 2011

The information contained herein is a trade secret and the confidential property of Victaulic Company. This document
shall be used by requesting third parties exclusively for the design of piping systems utilizing Victaulic style W07 and/or
style W77 products. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, destruction, disclosure or transfer to electronic
or other media or theft may result in disciplinary action, prosecution or the recovery of damages. This document is
subject to revision. It is the user’s responsibility to contact Victaulic to verify the revision status of this document before
utilizing the information contained within. The Master copy of this document resides in Victaulic Company’s
Engineering Document Management System.

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A 10/28/2011 RDK SDM Initial Release
B 8/21/13 AS SDM Update operating allowables Section 1.0 psi 36000
C 1/25/17 MSF ARS/ Updated verbiage and Revised title and Sections 1.0, 2.0,
SDM Operating Allowables 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, and 7.0.

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SECTION 1.0 - INTENDED USE

This document shall provide allowable coupling joint loads for evaluation
C
purposes for use in piping system structural analyses. Allowable coupling joint
loads are provided for the following Victaulic ductile iron rigid and flexible pipe
couplings.

Style W07 (Rigid Pipe Coupling): 14” through 50” Pipe Sizes
Style W77 (Flexible Pipe Coupling): 14” through 50” Pipe Sizes

B The provided allowable coupling joint loads are for use on AGS roll grooved carbon
steel pipe having a minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi and a minimum elongation
of 18.5% (over a 2" gauge length). For machine grooved piping, please contact
Victaulic for the allowable coupling joint load details. Allowable coupling joint loads
are provided for the following pipe wall thicknesses:

C
14” through 38” Pipe Size: Schedule 10 and Standard Weight (0.375”)
40” through 50” Pipe Size: 0.313” and Extra Strong (0.500”)

Pipe with thicker walls shall use the allowable coupling joint loads from the nearest
shown thinner pipe. The information contained within this document shall only be
applied for the Victaulic Style W07 (Section 4.0) and Style W77 (Section 5.0)
coupling joint assemblies. A coupling joint assembly consists of a Style W07 or W77
coupling assembly combined with any combination of AGS grooved pipe and/or
Victaulic AGS piping components such as fittings, valves, strainers, etc. The
information contained within this document shall not apply to piping components
manufactured by others or the attached piping joined by the Style W07 or Style W77
couplings. The information contained within this document shall be used by
professionals trained in piping system structural analysis and not serve as a substitute
for sound engineering judgment. Note that while Victaulic supports the results
contained within this document, the users of this document are responsible for the
proper utilization of the contained results and meeting all required code, project and
safety requirements. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the current revision
of this document is used for design purposes. Contact Victaulic for verification.

SECTION 2.0 – GLOSSARY

The following definitions have been included within this document for clarity
purposes.

AGS

Advanced Groove System. A Victaulic patented wedge shape pipe groove system
that includes both flexible and rigid coupling designs.

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 Rigid Pipe Coupling

A rigid pipe coupling is a mechanical joint which displays weld like behavior with
respect to limiting movement at the pipe joint. The Style W07 rigid coupling
eliminates axial and angular movements similar to a welded or flanged pipe joint.
Mechanical interference between the coupling keys and the grooves located in the
pipe create this axial and angular rigidity. Torsional movements are also
eliminated up to certain torque load values. The ultimate torsional strength of the
Style W07 rigid coupling is dependent upon friction and component tolerances.
See Section 4.4 for design details.

Flexible Pipe Coupling

A flexible pipe coupling is a mechanical joint that permits movement at the pipe
joint. The Style W77 flexible coupling is a restrained type mechanical joint which
allows axial, angular and rotational movements. Mechanical clearances between
the coupling keys and the grooves located in the pipe are responsible for these
movements. The Style W77 flexible coupling is a restrained type mechanical joint
which means it is fully capable of resisting the entire pressure thrust load across the
pipe joint and hence no external restraints (i.e. thrust blocks or tie rods) are required.
Note that Style W77 flexible couplings are not capable of transmitting any
significant torsional loadings. See Section 4.4 for design details relating to torsional
loadings.

Operating Allowable Loadings

Operating Allowable Loadings for Victaulic Style W07 and Style W77 couplings
are the allowable coupling joint loads (Section 6.0) available to the piping system
engineer when designing the piping system for conditions which exists in the
installed/commissioned, in-service state.

Operating Loads

Operating Loads consist of any type of loadings placed upon the piping system in
the installed/commissioned, in-service state. Examples of operating loads included
pressure loads, deadweight loads, live loads, and thermal expansion and equipment
movements.

C Pressure Thrust Loads

A specific operating load where a force is produced, which is parallel to the

pipes axis. This load is seen in any internally pressurized system and is equal
to the pressure of the system multiplied by the cross-sectional area of the pipe.

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 C Tensile End Loads

Tensile End Loads are loads where the pipe end is trying to be forced away
from the joint where these forces are parallel to the pipes axis. Examples of
tensile loads are pressure thrust loads, deadweight loads, and live loads.

C Compressive End Loads

Compressive End Loads are loads where the pipe end is trying to be forced into the
joint where these forces are parallel to the pipes axis. An example of compressive
loads would be thermal expansion

Rigging Allowable Loadings

Rigging Allowable Loadings for Victaulic Style W07 and Style W77 couplings are
the allowable coupling joint loads available to the piping system engineer or
maintenance engineer when transporting, installing or disassembling the piping
system for initial construction or maintenance purposes. For Victaulic Style W07
and Style W77 couplings the Rigging Allowable Loadings shall be the same as the
Operating Allowable Loadings with no internal pressure.

Rigging Loads

Rigging Loads consist of any type of loadings placed upon the piping system or
piping system spool sections in the uninstalled and non-operating condition.
Examples of rigging loads included any loads due to lifting and dragging of pipe
system spool sections.

Sustained Based Loadings

Sustained based loadings produce primary type stresses which are necessary to
satisfy the simple laws of equilibrium of external and internal forces and moments.
The basic characteristic of a primary stress is that it is not self-limiting. Primary
stresses which considerably exceed the yield point strength will result in immediate
failure. Examples of sustained based loadings include pressure loads, dead weight
loads and live loads.

Displacement/Expansion Based Loadings

Displacement/expansion based loadings produce secondary type stresses developed

by the constraint of adjacent parts or by self-constraint of a structure. The basic
characteristic of displacement/expansion based loadings is that they produce
stresses (secondary type stresses) that are self-limiting. Local yielding and/or
minor distortions can satisfy the conditions which cause the stress to occur. Failure
from one application of a secondary type stress is not to be expected. Examples of
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 displacement/expansion based loads include thermal expansion and equipment
movements.

SECTION 3.0 – ALLOWABLE COUPLING JOINT LOAD DETAILS

3.1 Attached to this document are the allowable coupling joint loads for the Style
W07 rigid and Style W77 flexible coupling product lines. For each coupling
size and pipe schedule, two different sets of allowable coupling joint loads
are provided for design usage. One covers tensile axial forces and the other
covers compressive axial forces.

The allowable coupling joint loads are provided in Section 6.0. See Appendix
A for application instructions and examples.

3.2 The operating allowable coupling joint loads shall be used for design
purposes of functional (in-service) piping systems utilizing Style W07 rigid
and Style W77 flexible couplings. Rigging allowable coupling joint loads
shall be the same as the operating allowable coupling joint loads with no
internal pressure.

3.3 The allowable coupling joint loads are shown in both graphical and equation
form. For convenience, the same information has been provided for a 150#
raised face carbon steel (Group 1.1 material) weld neck flange for each pipe
size.

SECTION 4.0 – STYLE W07 RIGID COUPLING DESIGN GUIDELINES

The design guidelines listed below shall be followed when using this document for
piping system design and analysis purposes of piping systems containing the Style
W07 rigid coupling.

4.1 The Style W07 Allowable Coupling Joint Loads shown in Section 6.0 have
been placed in a working form similar to the load interaction equations of a
flange. Some designers refer to this as the “Equivalent” pressure design
approach.

4.2 In the load interaction equations for the Style W07 rigid couplings, (M)
represents the total bending moment placed on the coupling assembly. It does
not include any torsional moment. The ability of Style W07 rigid couplings
to carry torsional loadings will be discussed in more detail in Section 4.4.

C 4.3 In the load interaction equations for the style W07 rigid couplings, (F)
represents the axial mechanical load placed on the coupling assembly. The
load shall be a net total mechanical load in the axial direction of pipe joint.
Note the axial mechanical load can be either positive (tensile) or negative
(compressive). For each case, there will be a separate load equation. The
thrust loads created by internal pressure (P) shall not be combined with
the mechanical axial load (F).

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 4.3.1 Tensile Load Equation

4.3.1.1 Before applying an axial mechanical load (F) into the

tensile load equation, it first must be understood that the pressure
thrust load is accounted for in the loading equation and should not
be added in addition to the allowable load from the interaction
equations.

4.3.1.2 The axial mechanical load (F) to be applied in the tensile

load equation is a total load the joint will see during any given
operating conditions. This encompasses any axial load due to
mechanical forces, dead weight and live loads.

4.3.2 Compressive Load Equation

4.3.2.1 The axial mechanical load (F) to be applied in the

compressive load equation is a total load the joint will see during
any given operating conditions. The compressive load equation
takes into account the effect of the system pressure thrust load.
Therefore the axial mechanical load (F) should be a purely
mechanical load, which the joint will see.

Note: When using any load interaction equation for a Style W07 or Style W77
coupling given in this document, the axial mechanical load (F) shall
always be placed into the load interaction equation as a positive value. It
does not matter whether the actual axial load is a positive (tensile) or a
negative (compressive) value.

4.4 Torsional Behavior of the Style W07 Rigid Coupling

4.4.1 Sustained Based Loadings (Primary Loads)

4.4.1.1 Style W07 rigid couplings shall not be designed to transmit

any torsional loading during in-service operation. If a Style
W07 rigid coupling is being modeled within a piping stress
analysis program, the torsional stiffness shall be set to a near
zero value when analyzing any sustained based load cases.

4.4.1.2 In lifting or rigging services, moderate torsional loadings are

considered acceptable though care shall be taken when
lifting or moving pipe sections containing offsets creating
torsional moments.

4.4.1.3 If a Style W77 flexible coupling is being designed to

transmit piping loads (see Section 5.2.1), Section 4.4.1.1
shall apply. Extreme care shall be taken when lifting or
moving pipe sections coupled together with Style W77

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 flexible coupling which contain offsets creating torsional
moments.

4.4.2 Displacement/Expansion Based Loadings (Secondary Loads)

4.4.2.1 For Displacement/Expansion based loading evaluation, the

Style W07 rigid coupling shall be modeled with an
equivalent torsional stiffness. See Section 4.4.2.3 for the
equivalent torsional stiffness equation to be used. Note the
coupling joint coefficient (A) for Style W07 couplings when
using the above noted equation.

4.4.2.2 If a Style W77 flexible coupling is being designed to

transmit piping loads (see Section 5.2.1), Section 4.4.2.1
shall apply. See Section 4.4.2.3 for the equivalent torsional
stiffness equation to be used. Note the coupling joint
coefficient (A) for Style W77 couplings when using the
above noted equation.

4.4.2.3 Equivalent torsional stiffness equation for Style W07 rigid

and Style W77 flexible couplings.

 GJ 
KT = A  
 L 
Where,

KT = Equivalent Torsional Stiffness of the coupling joint

assembly. (in-lbs/radian)

G = Modulus of Rigidity (psi)

= 11,600,000 psi for Steel Pipe

L = Equivalent Pipe Length = 6”

A = Coupling Joint Coefficient

= 0.30 for Style W07 Coupling Joint Assemblies
= 0.10 for Style W77 Couplings Joint Assemblies

J = Polar Moment of Inertia for the coupled pipe (in4)

π
J= (d 0
4
− di
4
)
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 d0 = Outside diameter of a pipe (inch)
di = Inside diameter of a pipe (inch)

4.5 In the load interaction equations for the Style W07 rigid couplings, (M) and
(F) represent the maximum allowable bending moment and maximum
allowable axial mechanical load resulting from the sum of the sustained based
loadings and the displacement/expansion based loadings.

4.6 The provided Style W07 Allowable Coupling Joint Loads (Section 6.0) are
applicable for Victaulic coupling joint assemblies only. A coupling joint
assembly consists of a Style W07 or W77 coupling assembly combined with
any combination of AGS grooved pipe and/or Victaulic AGS piping
components such as fittings, valves, strainers, etc. The Allowable Coupling
Joint Loads (Section 6.0) are not applicable for piping components
manufactured by others or the attached piping joined by the Style W07 or
Style W77 couplings.

4.7 The Style W07 rigid coupling can be modeled within a piping stress analysis
program as a piece of pipe with the same wall thickness as the actual coupled
pipe. A node shall be located at the center of the coupling assembly. The
calculated bending moments and axial forces at this node can be directly
compared to the provided Style W07 Allowable Coupling Joint Loads shown
in Section 6.0. Note the above Sections related to torsional loadings (Section
4.4) and the sum of the sustained based loadings and the
displacement/expansion based loadings (Section 4.5) when performing pipe
stress analyses.

SECTION 5.0 – STYLE W77 FLEXIBLE COUPLING DESIGN GUIDELINES

The design guidelines listed below shall be followed when using this document for
piping system design and analysis purposes of piping systems containing the Style
W77 flexible coupling.

5.1 Design Guidelines for Style W77 couplings for applications involving
deflection absorption.

5.1.1 Section 7.0 provides the design allowable coupling joint movements
for the Style W77 coupling product line. For each coupling size, two
values are provided for each particular movement type depending
on whether the groove is rolled or machined. Note that these
movement values do not have to be reduced for deflection
absorption design purposes.

5.1.2 If the function of the Style W77 coupling is for deflection

absorption, no piping loads (bending moments and axial loads) with
the exception of internal pressure shall be exerted across the
coupling joint assembly. Sufficient deflection capability shall be
present such that no piping loads are created.
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 5.1.3 For more information on designing with Victaulic flexible
couplings, see Victaulic Design Data Submittal 26.01, 26.02 and
26.03.

5.1.4 The following table lists the support requirements for the pipes when
Style W77 couplings are used for deflection absorption.

# of Pipe Spool Supports Pipe Spool Length

< 4' FOR 14" THRU 26" PIPE SIZES

0
< 5' FOR 28" THRU 36" PIPE SIZES
C (SEE NOTE BELOW)
< 6' FOR 40" THRU 50” PIPE SIZE

> 4' TO 13'-6" FOR 14" AND 24" PIPE SIZES

1 > 5' TO 17'-6" FOR 26" THRU 36” PIPE SIZES
> 6' TO 17'-6" FOR 40" THRU 50” PIPE SIZE

> 13'-6" TO 27'-6" FOR 14” THRU 24” PIPE SIZES

2
> 17'-6" TO 27'-6" FOR 26” THRU 50” PIPE SIZES

3 > 27'-6" TO 50' FOR ALL PIPE SIZES

NOTE
Any unsupported pipe spool section, fitting or valve shall be connected on all sides by
supported fittings, valves and/or pipe spools regardless of their length.

5.2 Design Guidelines for Style W77 couplings for applications involving
piping load transfer.

5.2.1 If the Style W77 coupling is used for in-service applications that
involves pipe load transfer (bending moments and axial loads)
across the coupling joint assembly, then the respective Style W77
coupling shall be treated the same as a rigid coupling. In this case,
the Style W07 design guidelines (Section 4.0) and the Style W07
Allowable Coupling Joint Loads (Section 6.0) shall be used for
design purposes for the piping system. No deflection absorption
capability shall be assumed.

5.2.2 The following table lists the support requirements for the pipes when
Style W77 couplings are used for piping load transfer.

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 Suggested Maximum Span Between
Pipe Size
Supports
14" - 16" 18'
C
18”- 24” 20’
26" – 50" 21'

NOTE:
Any unsupported pipe spool section, fitting or valve shall be connected on all sides by
supported fittings, valves and/or pipe spools regardless of their length.

5.3 For operating conditions, Style W77 flexible couplings may be designed for
either deflection absorption (Section 5.1) or to transfer piping loads across
the coupling joint (Section 5.2), but not both. If the function of the Style
W77 coupling is deflection absorption, then sufficient movement shall be
designed into the piping system such that the coupling does not “lock-up”
and begin to transfer piping loads (bending moments and axial loads). If
the function of the Style W77 coupling is for piping load transfer, then no
free movement shall be assumed and the coupling joint shall be assumed to
be rigid.

C SECTION 6.0 – Style W07 ALLOWABLE COUPLING JOINT LOADS

1. 14", S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

2. 16", S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

3. 18”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

4. 20”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

5. 22”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

6. 24”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

7. 26”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

8. 28”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

9. 30”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

10. 32”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

11. 34”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

12. 36”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

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 13. 38”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

14. 40”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

15. 42”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

16. 44”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

17. 46”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

18. 48”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

19. 50”, S/W07 “Allowable Coupling Joint Loads” diagram – Operating Conditions

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 14" STD. WT. S/W07 COUPLING TENSION LOADING
30,000

25,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

20,000 0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig
15,000 0 M + 0.34F ≤ 27323
150 psig 50 M + 0.37F ≤ 26933
100 M + 0.41F ≤ 26542
200 psig 150 M + 0.46F ≤ 26152
200 M + 0.53F ≤ 25762
10,000
250 psig 250 M + 0.61F ≤ 25372
300 M + 0.74F ≤ 24981
300 psig
350 M + 0.95F ≤ 24591
350 psig
5,000

0
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000

TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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30,000

25,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

20,000
0 psig

50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
15,000 100 psig
0 M + 0.53F ≤ 27323
150 psig 50 M + 0.49F ≤ 26933
100 M + 0.45F ≤ 26542
200 psig
150 M + 0.42F ≤ 26152
10,000 200 M + 0.39F ≤ 25762
250 psig
250 M + 0.36F ≤ 25372
300 psig 300 M + 0.34F ≤ 24981
350 M + 0.32F ≤ 24591
350 psig
5,000 Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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 45,000 16" STD. WT. S/W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

40,000

35,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

30,000 0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
25,000
100 psig 0 M + 0.39F ≤ 40765
50 M + 0.43F ≤ 40183
150 psig
100 M + 0.47F ≤ 39600
20,000
200 psig 150 M + 0.53F ≤ 39018
200 M + 0.60F ≤ 38435
250 psig 250 M + 0.70F ≤ 37853
15,000
300 M + 0.85F ≤ 37270
300 psig
350 M + 1.09F ≤ 36688

10,000 350 psig

5,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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45,000

40,000

35,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig
30,000
50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
25,000 100 psig
0 M + 0.74F ≤ 40765
150 psig 50 M + 0.66F ≤ 40183
100 M + 0.60F ≤ 39600
20,000 200 psig 150 M + 0.54F ≤ 39018
200 M + 0.49F ≤ 38435
250 psig
250 M + 0.45F ≤ 37853
15,000
300 psig 300 M + 0.42F ≤ 37270
350 M + 0.39F ≤ 36688
350 psig
10,000
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
5,000 formulas.

0
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000
Compresssive End load (LBS)

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18" STD. WT. S/W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

60,000

50,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

40,000
Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 0.45F ≤ 59976
150 psig 50 M + 0.47F ≤ 57889
100 M + 0.51F ≤ 55803
30,000
200 psig 150 M + 0.56F ≤ 53716
200 M + 0.62F ≤ 51630
250 psig
250 M + 0.70F ≤ 49543
300 psig 300 M + 0.81F ≤ 47457
20,000
350 M + 0.99F ≤ 45370
350 psig

10,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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70,000

60,000

50,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

40,000
Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 1.08F ≤ 59976
150 psig 50 M + 0.92F ≤ 57889
30,000 100 M + 0.79F ≤ 55803
200 psig
150 M + 0.68F ≤ 53716

250 psig 200 M + 0.60F ≤ 51630

250 M + 0.53F ≤ 49543
20,000 300 psig 300 M + 0.47F ≤ 47457
350 M + 0.41F ≤ 45370
350 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
10,000 a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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20" STD. WT. STYLE W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

80,000

70,000

0 psig
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

60,000
50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100 psig
50,000 0 M + 0.49F ≤ 79794
150 psig 50 M + 0.53F ≤ 78654
100 M +0.59F ≤ 77514
40,000 200 psig 150 M + 0.66F ≤ 76374
200 M + 0.75F ≤ 75235
250 psig
250 M + 0.88F ≤ 74095
30,000 300 M + 1.06F ≤ 72955
300 psig
350 M + 1.35F ≤ 71815
350 psig
20,000

10,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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90,000

80,000

70,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

60,000 0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
50,000
100 psig 0 M + 1.32F ≤ 79794
50 M + 1.11F ≤ 78654
150 psig
100 M + 0.96F ≤ 77514
40,000
200 psig 150 M + 0.84F ≤ 76374
200 M + 0.74F ≤ 75235
250 psig
250 M + 0.66F ≤ 74095
30,000
300 psig 300 M + 0.60F ≤ 72955
350 M + 0.54F ≤ 71815
350 psig
20,000

10,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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100,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

80,000 0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.58F ≤ 107376
60,000 50 M + 0.64F ≤ 105842
150 psig
100 M + 0.71F ≤ 104308
200 psig 150 M + 0.81F ≤ 102774
200 M + 0.94F ≤ 101240
250 psig
40,000 250 M + 1.12F ≤ 99706
300 psig 300 M + 1.40F ≤ 98172
350 M + 1.90F ≤ 96638
350 psig

20,000

0
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Tension End load (lbs)

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100,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig
80,000
50 psig Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 1.75F ≤ 107376
60,000 150 psig
50 M + 1.42F ≤ 105842
100 M + 1.19F ≤ 104308
200 psig 150 M + 1.02F ≤ 102774
200 M + 0.89F ≤ 101240
250 psig
40,000
250 M + 0.79F ≤ 99706
300 psig
300 M + 0.70F ≤ 98172
350 M + 0.63F ≤ 96638
350 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
20,000
a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000

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120,000

100,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
80,000 100 psig
0 M + 0.59F ≤ 118088
150 psig 50 M + 0.65F ≤ 115034
100 M + 0.72F ≤ 111981
200 psig 150 M + 0.82F ≤ 108927
60,000
200 M + 0.96F ≤ 105874
250 psig
250 M + 1.18F ≤ 102820
300 psig 300 M + 1.54F ≤ 99767
40,000 350 M + 2.29F ≤ 96713
350 psig

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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120,000

100,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig

50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
80,000
Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 1.92F ≤ 118088
150 psig 50 M + 1.48F ≤ 115034
60,000 100 M + 1.20F ≤ 111981
200 psig 150 M + 0.99F ≤ 108927
200 M + 0.84F ≤ 105874
250 psig
250 M + 0.72F ≤ 102820
40,000 300 psig 300 M + 0.63F ≤ 99767
350 M + 0.56F ≤ 96713
350 psig Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
20,000 a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
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Compresssive End load (LBS)

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120,000

100,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

80,000
Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 0.61F ≤ 132105
50 M + 0.69F ≤ 129903
150 psig
100 M + 0.78F ≤ 127702
60,000
150 M + 0.92F ≤ 125500
200 psig
200 M + 1.12F ≤ 123298
250 psig 250 M + 1.45F ≤ 121097
300 M + 2.09F ≤ 118895
40,000
300 psig

20,000

0
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Tension End load (lbs)

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140,000

120,000

100,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

80,000 Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 1.81F ≤ 132105
50 M + 1.41F ≤ 129903
150 psig
100 M + 1.15F ≤ 127702
60,000 150 M + 0.97F ≤ 125500
200 psig
200 M + 0.83F ≤ 123298
250 psig 250 M + 0.72F ≤ 121097
300 M + 0.64F ≤ 118895
40,000 300 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
20,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000 200,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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160,000

140,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

120,000
0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig Pressure Formula
100,000
0 M + 0.66F ≤ 163380
100 psig
50 M + 0.73F ≤ 159611

80,000 150 psig 100 M + 0.83F ≤ 155841

150 M + 0.97F ≤ 152072
200 psig 200 M + 1.18F ≤ 148303
60,000 250 M + 1.52F ≤ 144533
250 psig
300 M + 2.19F ≤ 140764

300 psig
40,000

20,000

0
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Tension End load (lbs)

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180,000

160,000

140,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

120,000 0 psig

50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100,000
100 psig 0 M + 2.11F ≤ 163380
50 M + 1.60F ≤ 159611
150 psig 100 M + 1.27F ≤ 155841
80,000
150 M + 1.05F ≤ 152072
200 psig 200 M + 0.89F ≤ 148303
250 M + 0.74F ≤ 144533
60,000 250 psig
300 M + 0.66F ≤ 140764

300 psig Note: Although these are compressive

40,000 forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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30" STD. WT. S/W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

200,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

0 psig
150,000
50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.70F ≤ 199237
50 M + 0.78F ≤ 193294
150 psig
100 M + 0.88F ≤ 187351
100,000 150 M + 1.02F ≤ 181408
200 psig
200 M + 1.23F ≤ 175465
250 psig 250 M + 1.58F ≤ 169522
300 M + 2.27F ≤ 163579
300 psig

50,000

0
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Tension End load (lbs)

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200,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig

150,000 50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 2.56F ≤ 199237
50 M + 1.85F ≤ 193294
150 psig 100 M + 1.43F ≤ 187351
150 M + 1.15F ≤ 181408
100,000 200 psig
200 M + 0.95F ≤ 175465
250 M + 0.81F ≤ 169522
250 psig
300 M + 0.69F ≤ 163579
300 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
50,000 a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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250,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

200,000
0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.75F ≤ 239992
150,000
50 M +0.82F ≤ 230164
150 psig
100 M + 0.91F ≤ 220336
200 psig 150 M + 1.05F ≤ 210509
200 M + 1.25F ≤ 200681
100,000 250 psig 250 M + 1.58F ≤ 190853
300 M + 2.25F ≤ 181025
300 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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300,000

250,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

200,000
0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 2.94F ≤ 239992
150,000
50 M + 2.05F ≤ 230164
150 psig
100 M + 1.54F ≤ 220336
200 psig 150 M + 1.21F ≤ 210509
200 M + 0.98F ≤ 200681
100,000 250 psig 250 M + 0.81F ≤ 190853
300 M + 0.68F ≤ 181025
300 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
50,000 formulas.

0
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Compresssive End load (LBS)

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250,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

200,000
0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
150,000 100 psig 0 M + 0.80F ≤ 267352
50 M + 0.91F ≤ 262896
150 psig
100 M + 1.06F ≤ 258440
200 psig 150 M + 1.28F ≤ 253984
200 M + 1.63F ≤ 249528
100,000
250 psig 250 M + 2.28F ≤ 245072
300 M + 3.89F ≤ 240616
300 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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300,000

250,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

200,000 0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 3.16F ≤ 267352
150,000
50 M + 2.19F ≤ 262896
150 psig 100 M + 1.66F ≤ 258440
150 M + 1.33F ≤ 253984
200 psig
200 M + 1.10F ≤ 249528
100,000
250 M + 0.94F ≤ 245072
250 psig
300 M + 0.81F ≤ 240616
300 psig Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
50,000 a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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300,000

250,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

200,000 50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.85F ≤ 287864
50 M +0.95F ≤ 276485
150 psig 100 M + 1.11F ≤ 265107
150,000
150 M + 1.35F ≤ 253728
200 psig
200 M + 1.77F ≤ 242349
250 psig 250 M + 2.68F ≤ 230971

100,000
300 M + 6.24F ≤ 219592
300 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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300,000

250,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

200,000 Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 3.29F ≤ 287864
50 M +2.16F ≤ 276485
150 psig
100 M + 1.58F ≤ 265107
150,000 150 M + 1.22F ≤ 253728
200 psig
200 M + 0.97F ≤ 242349
250 M + 0.80F ≤ 230971
250 psig
300 M + 0.67F ≤ 219592
100,000
300 psig Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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350,000

300,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

250,000 0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig Pressure Formula
200,000 0 M + 0.89F ≤ 336152
100 psig
50 M + 1.01F ≤ 324935
150 psig 100 M + 1.18F ≤ 313718
150 M + 1.44F ≤ 302501
150,000 200 psig 200 M + 1.91F ≤ 291284
250 M + 2.91F ≤ 280067
250 psig
300 M + 6.82F ≤ 268850
100,000 300 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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350,000

300,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

250,000 0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
200,000 100 psig 0 M + 3.94F ≤ 336152
50 M + 2.48F ≤ 324935
150 psig
100 M + 1.78F ≤ 313718
150,000
150 M + 1.36F ≤ 302501
200 psig
200 M + 1.09F ≤ 291284
250 psig 250 M + 0.89F ≤ 280067
300 M + 0.75F ≤ 268850
100,000 300 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
50,000 formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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400,000

350,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

300,000

0 psig

250,000 Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
0 M + 0.94F ≤ 392492
100 psig
200,000 50 M + 1.08F ≤ 385951
150 psig 100 M + 1.29F ≤ 379409
150 M + 1.62F ≤ 372868
150,000 200 psig 200 M + 2.19F ≤ 366326
250 M + 3.44F ≤ 359785
250 psig
300 M + 8.46F ≤ 353243
100,000
300 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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400,000

350,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

300,000
0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

250,000 Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 4.76F ≤ 392492
50 M + 2.89F ≤ 385951
150 psig
200,000 100 M + 2.05F ≤ 379409
200 psig 150 M + 1.58F ≤ 372868
200 M + 1.28F ≤ 366326
150,000 250 psig 250 M + 1.06F ≤ 359785
300 M + 0.91F ≤ 353243
300 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
100,000
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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400,000

350,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

300,000
0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
250,000
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.94F ≤ 416111
50 M + 1.10F ≤ 409176

200,000
150 psig 100 M + 1.33F ≤ 402241
150 M + 1.70F ≤ 395306
200 psig 200 M + 2.38F ≤ 388370

150,000
250 M + 4.06F ≤ 381435
250 psig
300 M + 15.11F ≤ 374500

300 psig
100,000

50,000

0
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Tension End load (lbs)

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450,000

400,000

350,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

300,000

0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
250,000 50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 5.18F ≤ 416111
50 M + 2.98F ≤ 409176
200,000
150 psig 100 M + 2.07F ≤ 402241
150 M + 1.57F ≤ 395306
200 psig
200 M + 1.26F ≤ 388370
150,000
250 psig 250 M + 1.04F ≤ 381435
300 M + 0.89F ≤ 374500
300 psig
100,000 Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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500,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

400,000
0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
300,000
100 psig 0 M + 1.00F ≤ 483592
50 M + 1.15F ≤ 473170
150 psig 100 M + 1.39F ≤ 462748
150 M + 1.76F ≤ 452325
200,000 200 psig 200 M + 2.43F ≤ 441903
232 M + 3.27F ≤ 435233
232 psig

100,000

0
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000

Tension End load (lbs)

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500,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

400,000
0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula

100 psig
0 M + 6.15F ≤ 483592
300,000
50 M + 3.33F ≤ 473170
150 psig 100 M + 2.26F ≤ 462748
150 M + 1.69F ≤ 452325
200 psig 200 M + 1.33F ≤ 441903
200,000 232 M + 1.17F ≤ 435233
232 psig Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
100,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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500,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

400,000

0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
300,000
0 M + 1.04F ≤ 551072
100 psig 50 M + 1.15F ≤ 515255
100 M + 1.31F ≤ 479438
150 psig 150 M + 1.57F ≤ 443620
200,000 200 M + 2.05F ≤ 407803
200 psig 232 M + 2.64F ≤ 384880

232 psig

100,000

0
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000
TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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600,000

500,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig
400,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig Pressure Formula
0 M + 7.20F ≤ 551072
100 psig
300,000 50 M + 3.52F ≤ 515255
150 psig 100 M + 2.22F ≤ 479438
150 M + 1.55F ≤ 443620
200 psig
200 M + 1.15F ≤ 407803
200,000 232 psig 232 M + 0.96F ≤ 384880

Note: Although these are compressive

forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
100,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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600,000

500,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
400,000
50 psig Pressure Formula
0 M + 1.08F ≤ 617946
100 psig
50 M + 1.20F ≤ 581162
300,000 100 M + 1.39F ≤ 544377
150 psig
150 M + 1.68F ≤ 507593
200 psig 200 M + 2.23F ≤ 470809
200,000 232 M + 2.91F ≤ 447267
232 psig

100,000

0
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Tension End load (lbs)

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600,000

500,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

400,000
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 8.13F ≤ 617946
50 M + 3.81F ≤ 581162
150 psig 100 M + 2.38F ≤ 544377
300,000
150 M + 1.66F ≤ 507593
200 psig 200 M + 1.23F ≤ 470809
232 M + 1.04F ≤ 447267
232 psig
200,000 Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.

100,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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700,000

600,000
Bending MOment (Ft - lbs)

0 psig
500,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 1.12F ≤ 690021
400,000
50 M + 1.30F ≤ 675150
150 psig 100 M + 1.57F ≤ 660279
150 M + 2.00F ≤ 645408
300,000 200 psig 200 M + 2.81F ≤ 630537
232 M + 3.85F ≤ 621019
232 psig

200,000

100,000

0
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Tension End load (lbs)

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700,000

600,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

500,000 0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
400,000
100 psig 0 M + 9.19F ≤ 690021
50 M + 4.25F ≤ 675150
150 psig 100 M + 2.72F ≤ 660279
300,000
150 M + 1.98F ≤ 645408
200 psig 200 M + 1.54F ≤ 630537
232 M + 1.34F ≤ 621019
200,000 232 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
100,000 formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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18,000

16,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

14,000

0 psig
12,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.26F ≤ 18714
10,000
50 M + 0.29F ≤ 18447
150 psig 100 M + 0.33F ≤ 18179
150 M + 0.37F ≤ 17912
8,000 200 psig
200 M + 0.44F ≤ 17645

250 psig
250 M + 0.53F ≤ 17378
6,000 300 M + 0.68F ≤ 17110
300 psig 350 M + 0.97F ≤ 16843

350 psig
4,000

2,000

0
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TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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20,000

18,000

16,000

14,000
Bending Moment (FT - LBs)

0 psig

12,000 50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 0.30F ≤ 27826
10,000
150 psig 50 M + 0.33F ≤ 27428
100 M + 0.37F ≤ 27031
200 psig
8,000 150 M + 0.42F ≤ 26633
250 psig 200 M + 0.50F ≤ 26236
250 M + 0.61F ≤ 25838
6,000 300 psig 300 M + 0.78F ≤ 25441
350 M + 1.11F ≤ 25043
350 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
4,000
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
2,000

0
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000

Compresssive End load (LBS)

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16" SCH.10 STYLE W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

25,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
20,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.30F ≤ 27826
50 M + 0.33F ≤ 27428
150 psig
15,000 100 M + 0.37F ≤ 27031
150 M + 0.42F ≤ 26633
200 psig
200 M + 0.50F ≤ 26236
250 psig 250 M + 0.61F ≤ 25838
300 M + 0.78F ≤ 25441
10,000 300 psig 350 M + 1.11F ≤ 25043

350 psig

5,000

0
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000
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30,000

25,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
20,000
50 psig Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.56F ≤ 27826
50 M + 0.50F ≤ 27428
150 psig
15,000 100 M + 0.45F ≤ 27031
200 psig 150 M + 0.40F ≤ 26633
200 M + 0.37F ≤ 26236
250 psig 250 M + 0.33F ≤ 25838
300 M + 0.31F ≤ 25441
10,000 300 psig
350 M + 0.28F ≤ 25043
350 psig Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
5,000

0
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000

COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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40,000

35,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

30,000
0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
25,000 Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.34F ≤ 40828
50 M + 0.38F ≤ 40245
150 psig
20,000
100 M + 0.42F ≤ 39661
200 psig 150 M + 0.48F ≤ 39078
200 M + 0.56F ≤ 38495
250 psig
250 M + 0.68F ≤ 37912
15,000
300 psig 300 M + 0.87F ≤ 37328
350 M + 1.21F ≤ 36745
350 psig
10,000

5,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000
TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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45,000

40,000

35,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

30,000
0 psig

50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
25,000
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.83F ≤ 40828
50 M + 0.71F ≤ 40245
150 psig
20,000 100 M + 0.61F ≤ 39661
200 psig 150 M + 0.54F ≤ 39078
200 M + 0.48F ≤ 38495
250 psig 250 M + 0.43F ≤ 37912
15,000
300 M + 0.39F ≤ 37328
300 psig
350 M + 0.36F ≤ 36745
10,000 350 psig Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
5,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000

COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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50,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
40,000

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.41F ≤ 54208
50 M + 0.46F ≤ 53434
30,000 150 psig
100 M + 0.53F ≤ 52659
200 psig 150 M + 0.62F ≤ 51885
200 M + 0.75F ≤ 51110
250 psig
250 M + 0.96F ≤ 50336
20,000 300 psig
300 M + 1.35F ≤ 49561
350 M + 2.33F ≤ 48787
350 psig

10,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000
TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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60,000

50,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

40,000
0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 1.11F ≤ 54208
30,000 50 M + 0.91F ≤ 53434
150 psig
100 M + 0.76F ≤ 52659
200 psig 150 M + 0.65F ≤ 51885
200 M + 0.57F ≤ 51110
250 psig
250 M + 0.50F ≤ 50336
20,000
300 psig 300 M + 0.45F ≤ 49561
350 psig 350 M + 0.41F ≤ 48787

Note: Although these are compressive

forces, F is always to be used as
10,000
a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000

COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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60,000

50,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
40,000 50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.44F ≤ 64921
50 M + 0.50F ≤ 63994
150 psig
100 M + 0.57F ≤ 63066
30,000
200 psig 150 M + 0.68F ≤ 62139
200 M + 0.85F ≤ 61211
250 psig
250 M + 1.13F ≤ 60284
300 psig 300 M + 1.74F ≤ 59356
20,000
350 M + 3.85F ≤ 58429
350 psig

10,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000
TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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70,000

60,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

50,000
0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
40,000 100 psig 0 M + 1.31F ≤ 64921
50 M + 1.02F ≤ 63994
150 psig 100 M + 0.84F ≤ 63066
150 M + 0.70F ≤ 62139
30,000 200 psig
200 M + 0.60F ≤ 61211
250 psig 250 M + 0.53F ≤ 60284
300 M + 0.47F ≤ 59356
300 psig 350 M + 0.42F ≤ 58429
20,000

350 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
10,000

0
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000

COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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24" SCH.10 S/W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

90,000

80,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

70,000

0 psig
60,000
50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
100 psig Pressure Formula
50,000 0 M + 0.54F ≤ 87221
150 psig 50 M + 0.62F ≤ 85975
100 M + 0.72F ≤ 84729
200 psig
40,000 150 M + 0.89F ≤ 83483
250 psig 200 M + 1.15F ≤ 82237
250 M + 1.65F ≤ 80991
30,000 300 psig
300 M + 3.02F ≤ 79745
350 psig 350 M + 20.63F ≤ 78499

20,000

10,000

0
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TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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100,000

90,000

80,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

70,000 0 psig

50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
60,000
Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 1.75F ≤ 87221
150 psig 50 M + 1.31F ≤ 85975
50,000
100 M + 1.03F ≤ 84729
200 psig
150 M + 0.85F ≤ 83483
40,000 200 M + 0.72F ≤ 82237
250 psig
250 M + 0.62F ≤ 80991
300 psig 300 M + 0.55F ≤ 79745
30,000 350 M + 0.48F ≤ 78499
350 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
20,000 a positive value in the above
formulas.

10,000

0
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COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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26" SCH.10 STYLE W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

120,000

100,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig

80,000 Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.58F ≤ 126667
50 M + 0.65F ≤ 124556
150 psig
60,000 100 M + 0.74F ≤ 122445
200 psig 150 M + 0.87F ≤ 120334
200 M + 1.06F ≤ 118222
250 psig
250 M + 1.37F ≤ 116111
40,000 300 psig 300 M + 1.95F ≤ 114000

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000
TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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140,000

120,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

100,000
0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig Pressure Formula
80,000 0 M + 1.72F ≤ 126667
100 psig
50 M + 1.35F ≤ 124556
150 psig 100 M + 1.10F ≤ 122445
150 M + 0.92F ≤ 120334
60,000 200 psig 200 M + 0.79F ≤ 118222
250 M + 0.69F ≤ 116111
250 psig
300 M + 0.61F ≤ 114000

40,000 300 psig Note: Although these are compressive

forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.

20,000

0
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COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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140,000

120,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

100,000 0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
80,000
100 psig 0 M + 0.59F ≤ 140917
50 M + 0.67F ≤ 138568
150 psig
100 M + 0.77F ≤ 136220
200 psig 150 M + 0.92F ≤ 133871
60,000
200 M + 1.14F ≤ 131522
250 psig 250 M + 1.53F ≤ 129174
300 M + 2.37F ≤ 126825
300 psig
40,000

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000
TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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160,000

140,000

120,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig

100,000 50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 1.90F ≤ 140917
80,000 50 M + 1.43F ≤ 138568
150 psig
100 M + 1.14F ≤ 136220
200 psig 150 M + 0.95F ≤ 133871
200 M + 0.80F ≤ 131522
60,000
250 psig 250 M + 0.69F ≤ 129174
300 M + 0.61F ≤ 126825
300 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
40,000 forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000

COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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160,000

140,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
120,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.59F ≤ 155167
100,000
50 M + 0.67F ≤ 152581
150 psig
100 M + 0.78F ≤ 149995
200 psig 150 M + 0.93F ≤ 147409
80,000
200 M + 1.18F ≤ 144822
250 psig 250 M + 1.63F ≤ 142236
300 M + 2.69F ≤ 139650
300 psig
60,000

40,000

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000
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Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.14F ≤ 155167
50 M + 1.54F ≤ 152581
100 M + 1.20F ≤ 149995
150 M + 0.97F ≤ 147409
200 M + 0.81F ≤ 144822
250 M + 0.69F ≤ 142236
300 M + 0.60F ≤ 139650

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180,000

160,000

140,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

120,000
0 psig

50 psig
100,000 Design Verification Formulas
100 psig
Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.14F ≤ 155167
80,000 150 psig 50 M + 1.54F ≤ 152581
100 M + 1.20F ≤ 149995
200 psig 150 M + 0.97F ≤ 147409
60,000 200 M + 0.81F ≤ 144822
250 psig
250 M + 0.69F ≤ 142236
300 M + 0.60F ≤ 139650
300 psig
40,000 Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000

COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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140,000

120,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig

100,000
50 psig Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 0.53F ≤ 149441
80,000 50 M + 0.61F ≤ 146950
150 psig
100 M + 0.72F ≤ 144460
200 psig 150 M + 0.89F ≤ 141969
200 M + 1.16F ≤ 139478
60,000 250 psig
250 M + 1.72F ≤ 136988
300 M + 3.41F ≤ 134497
300 psig

40,000

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000
TENSION END LOAD (LBS)

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160,000

140,000

120,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
100,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 2.10F ≤ 149441
80,000 50 M + 1.44F ≤ 146950
150 psig 100 M + 1.09F ≤ 144460
150 M + 0.87F ≤ 141969
200 psig
60,000 200 M + 0.72F ≤ 139478
250 M + 0.61F ≤ 136988
250 psig
300 M + 0.53F ≤ 134497

40,000 300 psig Note: Although these are compressive

forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000

COMPRESSSIVE END LOAD (LBS)

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160,000

140,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

120,000

0 psig
100,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig Pressure Formula
0 M + 0.58F ≤ 160894
100 psig
80,000 50 M + 0.68F ≤ 158212
150 psig 100 M + 0.83F ≤ 155531
150 M + 1.08F ≤ 152849
200 psig
60,000 200 M + 1.56F ≤ 150167
250 psig 250 M + 2.90F ≤ 147486
300 M + 26.51F ≤ 144804
300 psig
40,000

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000
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Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.29F ≤ 160894
50 M + 1.50F ≤ 158212
100 M + 1.10F ≤ 155531
150 M + 0.87F ≤ 152849
200 M + 0.71F ≤ 150167
250 M + 0.60F ≤ 147486
300 M + 0.51F ≤ 144804
Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.29F ≤ 160894
50 M + 1.50F ≤ 158212
100 M + 1.10F ≤ 155531
150 M + 0.87F ≤ 152849
200 M + 0.71F ≤ 150167
250 M + 0.60F ≤ 147486
300 M + 0.51F ≤ 144804

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180,000

160,000

140,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

120,000 0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig Pressure Formula
100,000 0 M + 2.29F ≤ 160894
100 psig
50 M + 1.50F ≤ 158212
150 psig 100 M + 1.10F ≤ 155531
80,000 150 M + 0.87F ≤ 152849
200 psig 200 M + 0.71F ≤ 150167
250 M + 0.60F ≤ 147486
250 psig
60,000 300 M + 0.51F ≤ 144804

300 psig Note: Although these are compressive

forces, F is always to be used as
40,000 a positive value in the above
formulas.

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000

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180,000

160,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

140,000

0 psig
120,000 Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
0 M + 0.54F ≤ 3172346
100 psig
100,000 50 M +0.64F ≤ 169474
150 psig 100 M + 0.77F ≤ 166601
150 M + 1.00F ≤ 163729
80,000 200 psig
200 M + 1.42F ≤ 160856
250 psig 250 M +2.53F ≤ 157984
300 M + 13.46F ≤ 155111
60,000
300 psig

40,000

20,000

0
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Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.50F ≤ 3172346
50 M +1.55F ≤ 169474
100 M + 1.11F ≤ 166601
150 M + 0.86F ≤ 163729
200 M + 0.70F ≤ 160856
250 M + 0.58F ≤ 157984
300 M + 0.50F ≤ 155111

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200,000

180,000

160,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

140,000

0 psig

120,000 Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.50F ≤ 3172346
100 psig
100,000
50 M +1.55F ≤ 169474
150 psig 100 M + 1.11F ≤ 166601
80,000 150 M + 0.86F ≤ 163729
200 psig
200 M + 0.70F ≤ 160856

250 psig
250 M + 0.58F ≤ 157984
60,000
300 M + 0.50F ≤ 155111
300 psig
40,000

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000

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180,000

160,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

140,000
0 psig

120,000 50 psig
Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100 psig
0 M + 0.49F ≤ 181766
100,000 50 M + 0.57F ≤ 178737
150 psig
100 M + 0.68F ≤ 175707
150 M + 0.86F ≤ 172678
200 psig
80,000 200 M + 1.17F ≤ 169648
250 psig
250 M + 1.89F ≤ 166619
300 M + 5.21F ≤ 163589
60,000 300 psig

40,000

20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

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200,000

180,000

160,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

140,000

0 psig

120,000
50 psig Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100,000 100 psig 0 M + 2.57F ≤ 181766
50 M + 1.54F ≤ 178737
150 psig
100 M + 1.09F ≤ 175707
80,000
150 M + 0.83F ≤ 172678
200 psig
200 M + 0.67F ≤ 169648
60,000 250 psig 250 M + 0.56F ≤ 166619
300 M + 0.48F ≤ 163589
300 psig
40,000 Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.
20,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

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200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
150,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.48F ≤ 191185
50 M + 0.56F ≤ 187999
150 psig 100 M + 0.67F ≤ 184812
150 M + 0.86F ≤ 181626
100,000 200 psig
200 M + 1.20F ≤ 178440
250 psig 250 M + 2.04F ≤ 175253
300 M + 7.50F ≤ 172067
300 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000
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 Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.65F ≤ 191185
50 M + 1.52F ≤ 187999
100 M + 1.06F ≤ 184812
150 M + 0.80F ≤ 181626
200 M + 0.64F ≤ 178440
250 M + 0.53F ≤ 175253
300 M + 0.45F ≤ 172067
Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.65F ≤ 191185
50 M + 1.52F ≤ 187999
100 M + 1.06F ≤ 184812
150 M + 0.80F ≤ 181626
200 M + 0.64F ≤ 178440
250 M + 0.53F ≤ 175253
300 M + 0.45F ≤ 172067

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250,000

200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig

150,000
50 psig Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 2.65F ≤ 191185
50 M + 1.52F ≤ 187999
150 psig
100 M + 1.06F ≤ 184812
100,000
200 psig 150 M + 0.80F ≤ 181626
200 M + 0.64F ≤ 178440
250 psig 250 M + 0.53F ≤ 175253
300 M + 0.45F ≤ 172067
300 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
50,000 forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

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200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
150,000
50 psig Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.43F ≤ 198389
50 M + 0.50F ≤ 195083
150 psig
100 M + 0.59F ≤ 191776
100,000 150 M + 0.74F ≤ 188470
200 psig
200 M + 1.01F ≤ 185163
250 psig 250 M + 1.59F ≤ 181857
300 M + 3.94F ≤ 178550
300 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000
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 Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.70F ≤ 198389
50 M + 1.49F ≤ 195083
100 M + 1.02F ≤ 191776
150 M + 0.77F ≤ 188470
200 M + 0.61F ≤ 185163
250 M + 0.51F ≤ 181857
300 M + 0.43F ≤ 178550

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250,000

200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
Design Verification Formulas
150,000 50 psig Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.70F ≤ 198389
100 psig
50 M + 1.49F ≤ 195083
150 psig 100 M + 1.02F ≤ 191776
150 M + 0.77F ≤ 188470
100,000 200 psig
200 M + 0.61F ≤ 185163
250 psig 250 M + 0.51F ≤ 181857
300 M + 0.43F ≤ 178550
300 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
50,000
a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

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 250,000
44" STD. WT. S/W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
150,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula

100 psig 0 M + 0.44F ≤ 205593

50 M + 0.52F ≤ 201162
100 M + 0.63F ≤ 196731
100,000 150 psig
150 M + 0.82F ≤ 192300
200 M + 1.19F ≤ 187869
200 psig
232 M + 1.68F ≤ 185033

232 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000
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250,000

200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
150,000 Design Verification Formulas
50 psig Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.74F ≤ 205593
100 psig
50 M + 1.46F ≤ 201162
100 M + 0.98F ≤ 196731
100,000 150 psig
150 M + 0.73F ≤ 192300
200 M + 0.57F ≤ 187869
200 psig
232 M + 0.50F ≤ 185033
232 psig Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
50,000
a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000

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200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

150,000 0 psig

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 0.40F ≤ 212796
50 M + 0.47F ≤ 208210
100,000 150 psig 100 M + 0.56F ≤ 203624
150 M + 0.72F ≤ 199037
200 psig
200 M + 1.00F ≤ 194451
232 M + 1.35F ≤ 191516
232 psig

50,000

0
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000
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250,000

200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
150,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
0 M + 2.80F ≤ 212796
100 psig
50 M + 1.43F ≤ 208210

150 psig 100 M + 0.95F ≤ 203624

100,000
150 M + 0.70F ≤ 199037
200 psig 200 M + 0.55F ≤ 194451
232 M + 0.48F ≤ 191516
232 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
50,000 forces, F is always to be used as
a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

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 Design Verification Formulas
Pressure Formula
0 M + 0.46F ≤ 223702
50 M + 0.55F ≤ 218881
100 M + 0.70F ≤ 214060
150 M + 0.96F ≤ 209239
200 M + 1.62F ≤ 204418
232 M + 2.93F ≤ 201332

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48" STD. WT. S/W07 COUPLING AXIAL LOADING

200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

150,000
0 psig

Design Verification Formulas

50 psig Pressure Formula
0 M + 0.46F ≤ 223702
100 psig 50 M + 0.55F ≤ 218881
100 M + 0.70F ≤ 214060
100,000
150 psig 150 M + 0.96F ≤ 209239
200 M + 1.62F ≤ 204418
200 psig 232 M + 2.93F ≤ 201332

232 psig
50,000

0
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000
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250,000

200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
150,000

50 psig Design Verification Formulas

Pressure Formula
100 psig 0 M + 3.46F ≤ 223702
50 M + 1.55F ≤ 218881
100,000 150 psig
100 M + 0.98F ≤ 214060
150 M + 0.71F ≤ 209239
200 psig
200 M + 0.55F ≤ 204418
232 M + 0.48F ≤ 201332
232 psig

50,000

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000

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200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig

150,000 Design Verification Formulas

50 psig
Pressure Formula
0 M + 0.48F ≤ 234608
100 psig
50 M + 0.58F ≤ 229552
100 M + 0.76F ≤ 224496
150 psig
150 M + 1.12F ≤ 219440
100,000
200 M + 2.18F ≤ 214384
200 psig
232 M + 5.95F ≤ 211148
232 psig

50,000

0
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000
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250,000 LOADING

200,000
BENDING MOMENT (FT - LBS)

0 psig
150,000
Design Verification Formulas
50 psig
Pressure Formula
0 M + 4.49F ≤ 234608
100 psig
50 M + 1.69F ≤ 229552
150 psig 100 M + 1.02F ≤ 224496
100,000
150 M + 0.72F ≤ 219440
200 psig 200 M + 0.55F ≤ 214384
232 M + 0.48F ≤ 211148
232 psig
Note: Although these are compressive
forces, F is always to be used as
50,000 a positive value in the above
formulas.

0
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000

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C SECTION 7.0 – Style W77 ALLOWABLE COUPLING JOINT MOVEMENTS

ALLOWABLE AXIAL ALLOWABLE ANGULAR

COUPLING SIZE
MOVEMENT* MOVEMENTS PER CPLG.*
14" 0.14 0.55°
16" 0.14 0.47°
18" 0.14 0.43°
20" 0.14 0.38°
22" 0.14 0.35°
24" 0.14 0.32°
26" 0.29" 0.62°
28" 0.29" 0.59°
30" 0.29" 0.55°
32" 0.29" 0.51°
34" 0.29" 0.48°
36" 0.29" 0.45°
38" 0.29" 0.43°
40" 0.29" 0.41°
42" 0.29" 0.39°
44" 0.29" 0.37°
46" 0.29" 0.35°
48" 0.29" 0.34°
50” 0.29” 0.32°

NOTE: For combined axial and angular movements, the following design criteria
shall be satisfied.

 Design Axial Movement Design Angular Movement 

+
 Allowable Axial Movement Allowable Angular Movement ≤ 1.0 
 
* Note: These movement values do not have to be reduced for deflection absorption design
purposes.

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Appendix A – Determination of Allowable Coupling Joint Loads

The methods shown in this appendix shall be used to determine the Allowable Coupling Joint
Loads for a particular coupling.

Condition #1: System Design Pressure matches one of the predetermined pressures shown
on the graph.

This method can be used when the system design pressure matches one of the predetermined
pressures listed.

Step 1: Find the Operating Allowable Loading graph for the appropriate size coupling in Section
6.0.

Step 2: Find the “Load Interaction Equation” diagram for the particular system design pressure.
Note that there is a Load Interaction Equation diagram for tensile axial loadings and another for
compressive axial loadings.

Step 3: Determine the applied bending moment and axial force for a particular coupling.

Step 4: Substitute the applied bending moment and axial force from Step 3 into the “Load
Interaction Equation”. If the equation remains true the design is acceptable. If the equation
becomes false, the design is unacceptable and the applied loadings have to be reduced.

Example:

Pipe Size: 24” Std Weight

System Operating Pressure: 250 psig
Applied Operating Bending Moment: 17500 ft*lbs
Applied Operating Axial Force: 70000 lbs

Load Interaction Equation from Section 6.0 Tension Loading Diagram (for a pressure of 250 psig):

M + 1.18F ≤ 102820

Substitute in known design data:

17500 + 1.18(70000) ≤ 102820

100100 ≤ 102820

The “Load Interaction Equation” remains true (100100 ≤ 102820), therefore the applied operating
loadings are acceptable.

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Condition #2: System Design Pressure does not match one of the predetermined pressures
shown on the graph – Simplified/Conservative Approach.

This method can be used when the system design pressure does not match one of the predetermined
pressures listed. This method is conservative and simple to apply as compared to the more exact
method (the linear interpolation method) shown in Condition #3 below.

Step 1: Find the Operating Allowable Loading graph for the appropriate size coupling in Section
6.0.

Step 2: Find the “Load Interaction Equation” for the first listed pressure higher than the particular
system design pressure. Note that there is a Load Interaction Equation diagram for tensile axial
loadings and another for compressive axial loadings.

Step 3: Determine the applied bending moment and axial force for a particular coupling.

Step 4: Substitute the applied bending moment and axial force from Step 3 into the “Load
Interaction Equation”. If the equation remains true the design is acceptable. If the equation
becomes false, the design is unacceptable. If the design is shown to be unacceptable, the following
options are available to the designer:

1) Redesign the piping system in order to reduce the magnitude of the applied loadings.

Or
2) Follow the more exact method (the linear interpolation method) shown in Condition #3
below.

Example 1:

Pipe Size: 24” Std Weight

System Operating Pressure: 285 psig
Applied Operating Bending Moment: 20000 ft*lbs
Applied Operating Axial Force: 50000 lbs

Load Interaction Equation from Section 6.0 Tension Loading Diagram (for a pressure of 300 psig):

M + 1.32 F ≤ 99767

Substitute in known design data:

20000 + 1.54 (50000) ≤ 99767

97000 ≤ 99767

The “Load Interaction Equation” remains true (97000 ≤ 99767), therefore the applied operating
loadings are acceptable.

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Example 2:

Pipe Size: 24” Std Weight

System Operating Pressure: 285 psig
Applied Operating Bending Moment: 20000 ft*lbs
Applied Operating Axial Force: 57000 lbs

Load Interaction Equation from Section 6.0 Tension Loading Diagram (for a pressure of 300 psig):

M + 1.54 F ≤ 99767

Substitute in known design data:

20000 + 1.54 (57000) ≤ 99767

107780 ≤ 99767

The “Load Interaction Equation” is false (107780 ≤ 99767). Follow the linear interpolation method
shown in Condition #3 below for further analysis or redesign the piping system in order to reduce
the magnitude of the applied operating loadings.

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Condition #3: System Design Pressure does not match one of the predetermined pressures
shown on the graph – Linear Interpolation Method.

This method can be used when the system design pressure does not match one of the predetermined
pressures listed. This approach provides the largest design operating allowable loadings for a
given system design pressure.

Note: Extrapolation beyond this maximum allowable design pressure value is NOT permitted.
Only linear interpolation between 0 and maximum allowable system pressures is permitted.

Coefficient definition:
= .
= ( ).
=
=
!"#! =
$ = ℎ
!$ = ℎ ℎ ℎ
&'( =
$ = ℎ
!$ = ℎ ℎ ℎ
&'( = ℎ

Step 1: Find the Operating Allowable Loading graph for the appropriate size coupling in Section
6.0.

Step 2: Find the “Load Interaction Equation” for the bounding pressures (i.e. the pressure less
than and the pressure greater than the particular system design pressure). Note that there is a Load
Interaction Equation diagram for tensile axial loadings and another for compressive axial loadings.

Step 3: Determine the “Load Interaction Equation” for the particular system design pressure.

1) Using the two bounding “Load Interaction Equations”, determine the maximum moment
for each pressure (M*+ and M/+ ). These are calculated by substituting 0 for F in the “Load
Interaction Equations”.

2) Use the interpolation formula to find &'( :

1 !$ − $6
&'( = $ +1 23"#4 − 6 × 8 9
1 !"#! − 6

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 3) Using the two bounding “Load Interaction Equations”, determine the maximum axial force
for each pressure ( $ !$ ). These are calculated by substituting 0 for M in the “Load
Interaction Equations”.

4) Use the interpolation formula to find F;<= :

1 !$ − $6
&'( = $ +1 23"#4 − 6 × 8 9
1 !"#! − 6

5) Determine “Load Interaction Equation” for the particular system design pressure.

EFGH
M>?@ABC + D J F>?@ABC ≤ M;<=
IFGH

Step 4: Determine the applied bending moment and axial force for a particular coupling.

Step 5: Substitute the applied bending moment and axial force from Step 4 into the “Load
Interaction Equation”. If the equation remains true the design is acceptable. If the equation
becomes false, the design is unacceptable and the applied loadings have to be reduced.

Example:

Pipe Size: 24” Std weight

System Operating Pressure: 285 psig
Applied Operating Bending Moment: 20000 ft*lbs
Applied Operating Axial Force: 57000 lbs

Bounding Pressures
= 250
!"#! = 300

Bounding “Load Interaction Equations” (from Section 6.0 Tension Loading Diagram)
For 250psig: M + 1.18F ≤ 102820
For 300psig: M + 1.54F ≤ 99767

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Determine maximum moments from the bounding equations by substituting 0 for F:

$= @QRS= + 1.18 ∗ (0) = 102820; ℎ $ = 102820

!$ = @XSS = + 1.54 ∗ (0) = 99767; ℎ !$ = 99767

Determine M;<= through linear interpolation:

1 !$ − $ 6
&'( = $ +1 23"#4 −
6 × 8 9
1 !"#! − 6
(99767 − 102820)
= 102820 + (285 − 250) × 8 9 = 100683
(300 − 250)

Determine maximum axial forces from the bounding equations by substituting 0 for M:
]SQ^QS
$ = @QRS = 0 + 1.18 ∗ 1 $6 = 102820; ℎ $ = ].]^
= 87135

__`a`
!$ = @XSS = 0 + 1.54 ∗ 1 !$ 6 = 99767; ℎ !$ = ].Rb
= 64783

Determine F;<= through linear interpolation:

1 !$ − $6
&'( = $ +1 23"#4 − 6 × 8 9
16 !"#! −
(64783 − 87135)
= 87135 + (285 − 250) × 8 9 = 71488
(300 − 250)

Formulate the “Load Interaction Equation” for the particular system design pressure (285 psig):

&'(
23"#4 + c d 23"#4 ≤ &'(
&'(
100683
23"#4 + c d 23"#4 ≤ 100683
71488
23"#4 + e1.408f 23"#4 ≤ 100683

Substitute in known design data:

+ e1.408f 23"#4 ≤ 100683

23"#4
20000 + e1.408f57000 ≤ 100683
100256 ≤ 100683: True

The “Load Interaction Equation” remains true (100080 ≤ 100683), therefore the applied
operating loadings are acceptable.

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