a) Pipe geometry (diameter, thickness);
b) Type of pipe joint;
c) Stress-strain relationship of pipe material;
d) Pipeline function and its post seismic performance requirement;
e) External pipe coating specification ;
f) Operating pressure in the pipe;
g) Operational and installation temperature;
h) Pipeline alignment detail (plan, profile, location of fittings, etc.); and
i) Reduced strain limit for existing pipelines.