The wall thickness for a large high pressure pipeline is determined by the consideration of the____________________?

Correct answer: C. Circumferential pipe-wall tension

  • A. Axial tensile stress in the pipe
  • B. Forces exerted by static and dynamic action at bends
  • C. Circumferential pipe-wall tension
  • D. Temperature stresses

Explanation

Internal pressure produces hoop stress approximately twice the longitudinal stress in a thin cylindrical pipe, so circumferential wall tension normally governs the required thickness. Axial and thermal effects may still require separate checks.

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