CWEA Maintenance Technologist Practice Test

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When calculating the weight of a pipe, why is it essential to know its length and diameter?

To determine the cost of the pipe
To calculate the pressure rating
To assess its buoyancy
To find its total volume and weight

The correct answer is: To find its total volume and weight

Knowing the length and diameter of a pipe is crucial for calculating its total volume and weight. The volume can be determined using the formula for the volume of a cylinder, which accounts for both the length and the cross-sectional area determined by its diameter. Once you have the volume, you can multiply it by the material's density to find the weight of the pipe. This is fundamental for various engineering and maintenance tasks, such as ensuring that the pipe can be supported structurally during installation, calculating shipping costs, and understanding the load that will be placed on any supporting structures. Understanding the physical properties of the pipe, including its total weight, informs safety calculations and helps in designing systems that correctly handle the pipe's weight during operation.