Pipe Thermal Expansion U-Loop Calculator

Piping Flexibility & Stress Analysis: Size symmetrical expansion loops, determine thermal displacement $\Delta L$, bending stress range $S_E$, and anchor reaction loads.

Pipeline Geometry & Thermal Delta

Pipe Nominal Size (NPS):

Anchor Distance $L_{run}$ (m):

Operating Temp Difference $\Delta T$ (°C):

Pipe Material:

Allowable Stress Range $S_A$ (MPa):

Loop Aspect Ratio $H/W$:

Expansion Loop Sizing & Reaction Loads

Thermal Growth ($\Delta L$)

-- mm

Loop Height ($H$)

-- m

Loop Width ($W$)

-- m

Anchor Force ($F_x$)

-- kN

Displacement Stress Range $S_E$: -- MPa (Stress Ratio: --%)

Loop Flexibility State: --

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Pipe Thermal Expansion U-Loop Calculator

Pipeline Geometry & Thermal Delta

Expansion Loop Sizing & Reaction Loads

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