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Historical background of the Code
How safe are pipelines?
History and organization of B31 book sections
B31.8 organization and intent
B31.8 scope and philosophy
Materials
Pipe grade and quality
Fracture control and arrest
Charpy impact theory
Pressure design and specification
Design conditions
Allowable stresses
Straight pipe under internal pressure
Location classifications
Factors of safety
Piping components
Branch connections and area replacement
Welded joints
Sustained and cyclic design of piping systems
Longitudinal stresses
Combined stresses
Fatigue
Stress intensification factors
Piping flexibility analysis
Construction
Welding procedure specifications
Weld details
API 1104 vs. ASME BPV Section IX
Installation requirements
Road crossings
Pressure testing
Operation and maintenance
O&M plans
Emergency plans
Surveillance, patrolling, leakage surveys
Changes in location classification
Corrosion control
Corrosion and Defect Assessment
Determine remaining strength of corroded pipe
Concepts underlying B31G and RSTRENG
Pipeline repairs
Injurious defects
Permitted repairs
Standard non-Code repair practices
Repositioning a pipeline in service
In-service welding
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