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PVC Pipe Wall Thickness Calculation Guide

The document describes how to calculate the wall thickness of a PVC pipe using Barlow's Formula. It provides an example calculation for a 6-inch PVC pipe with a design pressure of 100 psi, allowable stress of 2,000 psi, and safety factor of 2. Plugging these values into Barlow's Formula results in a required wall thickness of 0.075 inches for this example PVC pipe. Real-world applications involve additional complex factors and it is important to consult relevant industry standards.

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PVC Pipe Wall Thickness Calculation Guide

The document describes how to calculate the wall thickness of a PVC pipe using Barlow's Formula. It provides an example calculation for a 6-inch PVC pipe with a design pressure of 100 psi, allowable stress of 2,000 psi, and safety factor of 2. Plugging these values into Barlow's Formula results in a required wall thickness of 0.075 inches for this example PVC pipe. Real-world applications involve additional complex factors and it is important to consult relevant industry standards.

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Calculating the wall thickness for a PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) pipe or tube

involves considering factors like the internal pressure, material properties,


and safety factors. Here's a simplified sample calculation:

Assumptions:

• Design Pressure (P): 100 psi (pounds per square inch).


• Outside Diameter of the PVC Pipe (D): 6 inches.
• Material: PVC (specific material properties may vary).
• Allowable Stress (S): 2,000 psi (a common value for PVC).
• Safety Factor (F): 2 (a typical safety factor for many applications).

The formula to calculate the required wall thickness (t) for a cylindrical PVC
pipe is based on the Barlow's Formula and can be calculated as follows:

t = (P * D) / (2 * S * F)

Now, plug in the values:

t = (100 psi * 6 inches) / (2 * 2,000 psi * 2)

Calculate the numerator:

t = (600 psi*inches) / (4,000 psi * 2)

Calculate the denominator:

t = (600 psi*inches) / 8,000 psi

Now, divide to find the wall thickness:

t = 0.075 inches

So, the calculated wall thickness required for the PVC pipe in this example is
0.075 inches.

Keep in mind that this is a simplified example, and real-world applications


may involve more complex factors, such as temperature, external loads, and
specific material properties. It's essential to consult the relevant industry
standards, applicable design codes, and experienced engineers to ensure
that the PVC pipe is designed safely and appropriately for your specific
application. Additionally, all units should be consistent throughout the
calculation to avoid errors.

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