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):#

Table 1 to Paragraph (a) Specification Pipe class Longitudinaljoint factor(E) ASTM A53/A53M (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) Seamless 1.00 Electric resistance welded 1.00 Furnace butt welded.60 ASTM A106/A106M (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) Seamless 1.00 ASTM A333/A333M (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) Seamless 1.00 Electric resistance welded 1.00 ASTM A381 (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) Double submerged arc welded 1.00 ASTM A671/A671M (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) Electric-fusion-welded 1.00 ASTM A672/A672M (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) Electric-fusion-welded 1.00 ASTM A691/A691M (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) Electric-fusion-welded 1.00 API Spec 5L (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) Seamless 1.00 Electric resistance welded 1.00 Electric flash welded 1.00 Submerged arc welded 1.00 Furnace butt welded.60 Other Pipe over 4 inches (102 millimeters).80 Other Pipe 4 inches (102 millimeters) or less.60#

(b)If the type of longitudinal joint cannot be determined, the joint factor to be used must not exceed that designated for “Other.”#