1 Scope
1.1 This Rule is applicable to seismic design of non-buried pipe for petrochemical industry, with seismic fortification intensity of Degree 6 ~ Degree 9 and nominal pressure less than or equal to 42MPa.
Note: for the purpose of this code, words "seismic fortification intensity" are generally omitted, e.g. "seismic fortification intensity of Degree 6, Degree 7, Degree 8 or Degree 9" is referred to as "Intensity 6, Intensity 7, Intensity 8 or Intensity 9".
1.2 This Rule is not applicable to seismic design of long-distance pipe.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this standard. However parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB 18306-2001 Seismic Ground Motion Parameter Zonation Map of China
GB 50011-2001 Code for Seismic Design of Buildings
GB 50316-2000 Design Code for Industrial Metallic Piping
SH 3041-2003 The Specification of Piping Flexibility Design for Petrochemical Industry
SH 3048-1999 Seismic Design Specification for Petrochemical Steel Facilities
3 Main Symbols
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Main Symbols
4 General Rules
5 General Requirements
6 Seismic Action and Seismic Checking
Explanation of Wording
Explanation of Provisions
