On thermoplastic piping stress analysis

摘要

Thermoplastic piping is becoming increasingly important in the general industry applications. Owing mainly to their corrosion resistance, light weight and low maintenance requirements, plastic pipes can be found in many industry branches with their use becoming ever more widespread. Despite this fact, up to date there are no piping codes or other sound references which would clearly and univocally define the procedure and parameters for thermoplastic pipe stress analysis.