Pipeline Engineering

Above Grade PE Pipe Design

This tool was developed using equations in the "Handbook of PE Pipe" published by the Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI). Our intention is to provide designers an easy way to evaluate several common above ground PE pipe installation methods, including suspended on supports, continuously supported and cradled in clamps or simply be placed directly on the ground.

Pipe Input Data

Select "Custom" for manual pipe OD and wall thickness inputs.
Select "Custom" for manual pipe OD and wall thickness inputs.
inch
inch
 
°F
°F

Design Parameters

Unrestrained Length Change

ft

Thermal Thrust Load

Restrained Intermittently & Continuous Vertical Support

ft
%

Suspended on Pipe Supports

lb/ft³
inch