Course Description

The objective of this learning opportunity is to provide pipeline operators with an in-depth course presenting the use of Wheel Load Analysis, Track Load Analysis, and API 1102 Recommended Practice as provided in the Pipeline Toolbox program, as well as the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) surface loading model.  This course will include a brief introduction on pipeline encroachment, stress-strain relationship, and allowable stress limits for buried pipelines. Then the theoretical background of the surface loading stress analysis models will be covered. The course will then present working examples of surface loading problems using modules from Pipeline Toolbox.

The objective of this learning opportunity is to provide pipeline operators with an in-depth course presenting the use of Wheel Load Analysis, Track Load Analysis, and API 1102 Recommended Practice as provided in the Pipeline Toolbox program, as well as the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) surface loading model.  This course will include a brief introduction on pipeline encroachment, stress-strain relationship, and allowable stress limits for buried pipelines. Then the theoretical background of the surface loading stress analysis models will be covered. The course will then present working examples of surface loading problems using modules from Pipeline Toolbox.

Course Outline

Introduction

• Pipeline Encroachment
• Stress-Strain Relationship
• Allowable Limits

Surface Loading Stress Analysis

• Crossing Parameters
• Soil Overburden Calculations
• Wheel Load Analysis
• Operating Loads

CEPA Model

• Soil Overburden Calculations
• Circumferential Stress Calculations
• Longitudinal Stress Calculations
• Equivalent Stress Calculations

API 1102 Recommended Practice

• Background
• Application

Technical Toolboxes’ Crossing Module

• API 1102 Highway Crossing
• API 1102 Railroad Crossing
• Wheel Load Analysis
• Track Load Analysis
• Uncased Pipeline Crossing Analysis

Provided

• Certificate of completion awarding 6 PDHs
• Course notes provided electronically

Instructor Bio

Dr Zand has 20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, geohazard assessment, stress analysis, pipeline integrity assessment, mechanics of composite material, and mathematical modeling. His experience includes stress and vibration analysis and monitoring for oil and gas transport pipelines and facility piping. Dr Zand has assisted pipeline operators with geohazard problems such as longwall mining subsidence, ground movement, sinkhole, earthquake, and fault crossing. Dr Zand has developed mitigation and monitoring programs for pipelines subjected to various geohazard conditions. He has assessed numerous pipelines subjected to vibration and cyclic loading from blast and construction. He previously worked with Kiefner & Associates, Inc. (2012 to 2019) and has recently joined RSI Pipeline Solutions, LLC. He has served as an instructor for Rock Mechanics course at the Ohio State University.

Feedback

“I have taken several training courses from Technical Toolbox and this one was by far the best in terms of the balance between the amount of real work applications and engineering/technical overview.”
“I liked the thoroughness of the presentation, actually describing the reality of where the stress is.”
“Good pace and cover of the key point of the topics.”
“Excellent training!”
“Great course overall!
“Very good knowledge of the subject.”
“Presenter is knowledgeable in this topic.”
“Good presentation.”

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