Method and test plug for field testing pipe joints

Details Method and test plug for field testing pipe joints Method and test plug for field testing pipe joints

1996-04-30

1997-10-21

Brock, Michael

Measuring and testing

Specimen stress or strain, or testing by stress or strain...

By loading of specimen

73862542, 73 46, G01L 500, G01N 308

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active

056799047

ABSTRACT:
A fusion joint test system for a saddle fusion joint on a pipe includes a test plug having a rotatable swivel base with a hard robber foot for accommodating the curvature of the pipe, and for preventing the base from rotating once it comes in contact with the pipe. The base is connected to a threaded shank that engages the internal threads of a cylindrical bore of a connector that forms the saddle. The shank has a top end for receiving an electronic torque wrench. The torque wrench applies a predetermined torque on the plug, which exerts an upward force on the saddle joint. The shank may also have an air channel for also allowing fluid pressure to be applied to the fusion joint.

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