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