(1) Hydrostatic force acting along axis of pipe on each side of bend = WAH

f

f

DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS

coefficient of friction of pipe on piers. friction of expansion joint per lin. ft. of circumference = approx. 500 lb.

w = weight of water per cu. ft. = 62.4 lb.

A = cross sectional area of pipe in sq. ft. at anchor.

A' = cross sectional area of pipe above upper reducer, in sq. ft.

A"= cross sectional area of pipe below lower reducer, in sq. ft.

H = maximum head at any point, including

water hammer, in feet.

t = thickness of pipe shell, in inches.

q = flow in cubic feet per second.

From Catalog 31,

Taylor Forge and Pipe Works