La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XI-1513

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XI-1513 - Bending of Pipe

A. Pipe must not have a wrinkle bend.

B. Each field bend must comply with the following.

1. A bend must not impair the serviceability of the pipe.

2. Each bend must have a smooth contour and be free from buckling, cracks, or any other mechanical damage.

3. On pipe containing a longitudinal weld, the longitudinal weld must be as near as practicable to the neutral axis of the bend unless:

a. the bend is made with an internal bending mandrel; or

b. the pipe is 12 inches or less in outside diameter or has a diameter to wall thickness ratio less than 70.

C. Each circumferential weld which is located where the stress during bending causes a permanent deformation in the pipe must be nondestructively tested either before or after the bending process.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XI-1513

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 12:115 (February 1986).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4(C)(17).