Structural and Civil Engineering Curriculum

Pipe Rack

Module from the Structural and Civil Engineering Curriculum curriculum.

Module 7 - Pipe Racks and Platforms · Learning Objectives · 1. Design moment frame (longitudinal) and braced frame (transverse) for lateral · 2. Apply pipe, cable, and equipment loads per PIP STE 03350 · 3. Provide access via stair towers, platform clearances per OSHA 1910.23 · 4. Include future 20% capacity for pipe additions · 5. Apply fireproofing for Cat 1 fireproofing zone (2 hr rating) · Pipe Rack Load Cases

Load	Typical Magnitude	Application	Ref	Notes	Use
Dead - self-weight	Member weight	All	AISC	Self	Always
Dead - pipe and cable	25-50 psf top tier	Distribution	PIP STE 03350	Plus 20% future	Per tier
Dead - insulation	5 psf	Add to pipe	PIP	Hot piping	Sometimes
Live - platform	60-100 psf	Walkway	OSHA	Concentrated 300 lb	Access
Wind - ASCE 7	Ch 29	Tall racks	ASCE 7	Full height	Always
Seismic - SDS	Per site	All	ASCE 7	Distribute	Always
Pipe anchor reactions	Per stress calc	At anchor points	B31.3	Axial + lateral	Site-specific
Thermal (friction)	Typ 0.3 * vertical	Guide points	PIP	Horizontal	Pipe thermal

Source: Structural_Civil_Engineering_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: Pipe Rack

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