Given that d represents the diameter of a bolt hole, what should be the circumferential spacing between bolts on a flanged pipe joint to ensure it remains leak-proof?

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26 Jan 2019
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For a flanged pipe joint to prevent leakage, the circumferential pitch of the bolts must be within the range of 20√d to 30√d, where d is the diameter of the bolt hole. This spacing ensures adequate clamping force and joint integrity.

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