# Longitudinal Joint Factor (E) for Steel Pipe

**Citation:** 192.113  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Arkansas Public Service Commission  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** Not stated

§ 192.113 Longitudinal Joint Factor (E) for Steel Pipe (a) The longitudinal joint factor to be used in the design formula in § 192.105 is determined in accordance with the table 1 to this paragraph (a): Longitudinal Specification Pipe Class Joint Factor (E) ASTM A53/A53M Seamless 1.00 Electric resis

## Document text

§ 192.113 Longitudinal Joint Factor (E) for Steel Pipe (a) The longitudinal joint factor to be used in the design formula in § 192.105 is determined in accordance with the table 1 to this paragraph (a): Longitudinal Specification Pipe Class Joint Factor (E) ASTM A53/A53M Seamless 1.00 Electric resistance welded 1.00 Furnace butt welded 0.60 ASTM A106/A106M (incorporated by Seamless 1.00 reference, see § 192.7) ASTM A333/A333M (incorporated by Seamless 1.00 reference see § 192.7) Electric resistance welded 1.00 ASTM A381 (incorporated by reference see Double submerged arc welded 1.00 § 192.7) ASTM A671 (incorporated by reference see Electric fusion welded 1.00 § 192.7) ASTM A672(incorporated by reference see Electric fusion welded 1.00 § 192.7) ASTM A 691 (incorporated by reference Electric fusion welded 1.00 see § 192.7) API Spec 5L (incorporated by reference see Seamless 1.00 § 192.7) Electric resistance welded 1.00 Electric flash welded 1.00 Submerged arc welded 1.00 Furnace butt welded 0.60 Other Pipe over 4 inches (102 millimeters) 0.80 Other Pipe 4 inches (102 millimeters) or less 0.60 (b) If the type of longitudinal joint cannot be determined, the joint factor to be used must not exceed that designated for "Other."

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://codeofarrules.arkansas.gov/Rules/Rule?chapterID=40&levelType=part&partID=1394&subChapterID=392&titleID=23>
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- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T08:10:37.612Z
- Exported: 2026-08-26T13:34:52.140Z
- Document slug: `ar-car-23-500-192-113`

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