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Formula:
Formula for Critical External Pressure (Pc)
The critical external pressure (Pc) a pipe can withstand before buckling is calculated using:
Pc = (2 * E / (1 - ν2)) * (t / D)3
Where:
- Pc = Critical Buckling Pressure (e.g., Pascals, psi, MPa)
- E = Modulus of Elasticity of the pipe material (e.g., Pascals, psi, GPa)
- ν = Poisson's Ratio (dimensionless, typically 0.27 - 0.33 for metals)
- t = Pipe Wall Thickness (e.g., meters, inches)
- D = Pipe Outside Diameter (e.g., meters, inches)
Note: This formula applies to thin-walled pipes under external pressure and assumes elastic buckling. It's a simplification and actual designs require more complex analyses and safety factors.