How do we calculate?
Thermal expansion ΔL = α × L × ΔT. α (×10⁻⁶ 1/°C): carbon steel 12, stainless 16.5, copper 17, PE/PPR about 200. Number of expansion joints = expansion ÷ axial capacity of one joint.
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