Calculations
Anchorage: simetric Y junction
Input data
Diameter (D)
Diameter (d)
Angle (°)
Pressure
Output data
P/γ
Force
Description
Given the diameters of the main pipe and its derivations, the junction angle, and the internal pressure, this calculation determines the force required for the anchorage of a symmetric Y junction.
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Inputs
| Parameter | Standard Units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter (D) | mm | Main pipe diameter |
| Diameter (d) | mm | Branch pipe diameter |
| Angle | ° | Junction angle between the pipes |
| Pressure | Pa | Internal pressure in the pipe |
Outputs
| Parameter | Standard Units | Description |
|---|---|---|
| P/γ | m | Ratio between pressure and specific weight of the fluid |
| Force | N | Required anchorage force |
References
- VIANNA, Marcos R. Mecânica dos fluidos. Kindle edition. 6. Ed. Belo Horizonte, Bloom, 2011