Apparatus and method for strengthening welded-lap joints for steel pipeline

    公开(公告)号:US10267440B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-23

    申请号:US15248764

    申请日:2016-08-26

    申请人: HDR, INC.

    摘要: An apparatus and method for reinforcing a welded-lap pipe joint includes a first pipe segment having a bell-end presenting a receptacle, a spigot-end of a second pipe segment extending into and welded to the bell-end receptacle to form a welded-lap joint, and a bell-shaped reinforcing sleeve surrounding the welded-lap joint. In exemplary embodiments the reinforcing sleeve is welded to the first or second pipe segments. Also disclosed are a method of assembling a reinforced welded-lap pipe joint.