AutoPIPE has 9 different types of pipe supports. Note: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section to see a grid and hyperlinks that completely describes each type of support and their respective bearing directions: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Command Reference> Supports: From AutoPIPE's online help: Note: Bearing Direction refers to what axis a support's stiffness will act in. Like a spring, support stiffnesses (ex. Rigid, 100 N/mm, etc..) will only act in the direction specified by the chart above for the respect Support type. When referring to a V-stop, the bearing spring stiffness is Rigid and only acts in the Vertical direction regardless of the modeled pipe slope. A support may be added at any point in the piping (or framing) system, and more than one support is allowed at a point. Once the "Support Type" is specified, the dialog is updated to provide additional fields which are unique to the type of support requested. Suggest to continue reading AutoPIPE's online help for Support Considerations, Support Notes, Spring Hanger Related Topics, Guide-Related Topics, Modeling Examples , etc... Comments Questions and Answers about each AutoPIPE Support type Select the hyperlink below: a. Spring b. Constant c. V-Stop d. Incline e. Line Stop f. Guide g. Rotation h. Damper i. Tie/Link j. Continuously supported How to model this type of support: Select image below for detailed instructions: 1. Insulated Pipe Support 2. Sway Brace support 3. Bell foot type concrete supports in Soil See Also Modeling Support and Beam Structures Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 01. Different Types of Supports In AutoPIPE?
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Wiki Page: 08. For Guide, V-stop and Incline support types, when should Gaps setting = As-built or Weightless in an AutoPIPE model?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version March. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: For Guide, V-stop and Incline support types, when should Gaps setting = As-built or Weightless in an AutoPIPE model? Solution: The As-Built option means the gaps are measured from an already built position. That means you went to the field and measured the gap below the pipe. In this case the existing pipe GR displacements are already applied, but no contact with the support. That means although DY > 0.002, no contact exist with the support. The local displacements show the support displacement which is zero since no contact. The global GR displacements DY show the pipe movement from the weightless position (or original undeflected position) which is non-zero. Again, use " As-built " option when adding supports to an already existing piping system that after Gravity displacement has been applied then use defined gaps settings; otherwise use "Weightless". See AutoPIPE help for complete details on this subject. See Also General FAQ's about Supports and Beams Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Autopipe Vessel Nozzleload Default Loads
The default sustained loads in the Nozzleload.doc file have been provided by Technip but the user can change these values based on their own company standard.
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Forum Post: RE: Bolted domed ends BS EN 13445-3
Bolted domed ends are available with the floating heads for Heat Exchangers only (types “S” and “T”). We have logged your request in our system and once we have significant number of requests for the same, we may review the possibility of implementing it in the future.
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Forum Post: RE: TMA in codap 2010 (MDMT )
The calculation of r (7 column in the table) for reducing of MDMT confirms to the Code According to CODAP MA2.6.4, rho (r) is the ratio of actual stress in the design condition (s) and the yield stress at the design Temperature (Rtp0,2).
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Forum Post: RE: Not able to view result grid
Hello Vishal, Glad to hear that you had found them. Otherwise use technique on WIKI here to reset grids location. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Product Advantage Group Analyst AutoPIPE Product Line Bentley Systems, Inc. ===================================================
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Wiki Page: E801-3: No static load cases specified
Word Wrap Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): ALL Environment: N/A Area: error Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: The following is displayed in AutoPIPE when trying to perform an analysis: --------------------------- Error --------------------------- E801-3: No static load cases specified --------------------------- OK --------------------------- Solution: The problem is located in Load> Static Analysis sets> there is no load case defined or Be sure that at least one load case has been selected for analysis as shown below: or Notes: 1. in order to select a load case press the Modify button 2. When adding a Hydrotest, be sure to open the Hydrotest Load Properties dialog make adjustments and press OK button before analyzing. In addition, check the Tools> Model Options> General> Edition year is not blank: If blank, select a valid Edition year from the drop down listing. See Also Error Messages Bentley AutoPIPE Update Cancel
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Wiki Page: j. Valves Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques used in AutoPIPE
Attention : Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> This help has been provided in order to give users ideas for modeling typical piping arrangements. The steps shown in each example should not be taken as the only method available to create models. In addition, the intent of the examples is to present ways to create adequate models of specific piping components for analytic purposes. Anchors Bends Cuts Flexible Joints Frames Hangers Nozzles Pipes Reducers Rotating Equipment Supports Tees Valves Vessels Comments, Questions, and Answers: Item #1: How to model a 3-way valve? (Photo from: JD controls and Samson) Item #2: Valve Pressure rating drop-down list only shows NS (Non-Standard) Answer : Per the screen shot below, left Valve dialog is on 8" pipe, right Valve is on a 60 inch pipe. Note the image has only NS for Pipe Rating. the reason is because the pipe size is beyond that found in the current equipment library. Therefore only option available is to select a Pressure Rating = NS, and manually update the valve length. Item #3: How to model a complex valve such as a Bell & Gossett Triple Duty Valve in AutoPIPE? Answer : Modeling any type of valve in AutoPIPE is easy after the user understands some simple concepts. A valve component is modeled as a rigid pipe with additional properties and nice graphics. When modeling a valve of any complexity, model the functionality; i.e. rigid pipe properties, weight, type of end connections, offset weights (operator), and physical structure (additional rigid pipe or beams as needed). The following is an image of a Bell & Gossett Triple Duty Valve: Suggest modeling as a normal valve component with the correct length and weight. If concerned about the offset weight due to the body construction, insert valve's actuator to the correct location with an assumed weight, but be carefully not to double dip on weight. Another words, distribute the total valve weight between the following valve dialog fields: Valve Weight & Actuator Weight. Item #4: If I have a 90 deg angle valve or relief valve with the inlet pipe size smaller than the outlet pipe size, is it correct to model the pipe coming out of the valve as a different size than the pipe going into the valve? A warning message is given stating that the pipe diameter has changed without a reducer. Is it ok to ignore this warning in this case? Answer: Generally the vent pipe will always be bigger. There is currently 2 modeling approaches for an angle valve or relief valve: A. Model as a single valve on an incline: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Valves> Relief and Angle Valves Note: Although AutoPIPE cannot model a C.G. that is not outside the valve, AutoPIPE 9.1.1. can model a valve actuator at any orientation you wish and if that location corresponds to the location of the CG that would give a similar response. B. Modeled as two valves: model part of the valve in one direction with one pipe size and model the 2nd valve at 90 degrees with second pipe size. Note that the valves would be modeled as non-standard so that the weight is not automatically assigned. You can proportion the weight as you wish, Difference between the two model approaches: Not to be concerned, but analysis does show a very small difference in the results. This is due to the different type of construction, center of gravity; 1 valve at an angle vs 2 valves perpendicular. The following warning may appear in the model consistency check: W726-7: Pipe diameter change without a reducer at point XXX However, this is an acceptable warning to ignore because in order to model this component different pipe sizes were used without a reducer in both cases. The following enhancement has been logged, CAE-CR-11056, Add new valve type library for Press Safety / Relief Valve (PSV or PRV). Item #5: How do I analyze for a air high pressure relief valve? Answer: See AutoPIPE/Help/Workbook/Example Systems/ Water Hammer and simply change the fluid to steam or NS (non standard). Item #6: When inserting a valve with flanged end connections on both side, the wrong weight is automatically applied to the flanges. example: add a GateF Class 300 valve and tick the insert flanges option the flanges by default are the same weight as the valve. Answer: This is a known issue and has been logged under CAE-TR-10614 Using insert flange on both ends copies the weight of valve to flange and was fixed in AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.07 and higher. Item #7: How do I model a Fire hose valve? Answer: There are a few different varieties of Fire Hose Valves: angle type, in-line type, Wye type, etc.. When modeling a valve in AutoPIPE, the most important information is valve configuration, and end type connections. In the background, a valve is just a graphical image of rigid pipe with known weight and the correct SIF values for end connections. Therefore, model the geometric shape of the custom valve with piping components, add Rigid Pipe Properties as needed over this piping, insert added weight as needed, and insert the correct SIF values for all en connections. Note: 1. Caution, try not to double count weight from all components used in your custom valve (i.e. rigid properties, valve components, reducer components, added weight, etc.). 2. Model the Wye using the same general modeling approach as see in 3-Valve procedure above. 3. AutoPIPE's SIF calculations are all based on Piping codes. Locate a source to help calculate the correct SIF values for Fire hose connections to be used in AutoPIPE. Suggest contacting the valve manufacture for assistance. Item #8: Model Valve + actuator based on catalog info with combined values in AutoPIPE? Item #9: How to model a Butterfly valve in AutoPIPE? Item #10: How to model a Large double offset valve in AutoPIPE? Issue #11: How to model Valve actuator and support? Issue #12: On a valve dialog screen in AutoPIPE, what is the surface area factor and how is is calculated? Issue #13: How to model a valve that is submerged in water using AutoPIPE? Issue #14: What is the stiffness value of a valve in AutoPIPE? Item #15: What to do when Flange / Valve Rating is not listed in drop down listing ? See Also Model Different Types of PIPING Components Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 01. How to model a 3-way valve in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version March. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: How to model a 3-way valve? (Photo from: JD controls and Samson) Solution: I nputting three way valves in AutoPIPE is a bit convoluted at this time. AutoPIPE does not allow users to branch from a valve, see the following procedure: Start modeling from center connection point of the valve: Start from the connection point, insert a small pipe run (ex. 1 inch) Insert a valveInsert pipe run for actual connected piping to the valve continue modeling piping system. Length = "measure from the center of the valve to the actual pipe connection" - "small pipe run in step A" Weight = 1/3 of the total valve weight from manufacture literature Select the small pipe run from Step A, and Insert> Rigid Properties over Range> do not enable "Include weight" check-box, but check ON "Include Thermal Expansion" check-box Make the origin point of the small run the current node point, repeat steps A and D to create the other two legs. Note: before adding the 3rd leg, recommend to convert the intersecting junction point to a Tee using the "convert run to tee" icon / button. and then add 3rd leg. See image below for finish modeling approach. Insert 3-way valve on existing pipe run header At the end of a pipe run Insert a valve.Insert a small pipe run (ex. 1 inch). Length = "measure from the center of the valve to the actual pipe connection" - "small pipe run in step B" Weight = 1/3 of the total valve weight from manufacture literature Insert another small pipe run same as above (ex. 1 inch). Insert another valve with the same properties as above, Step A. Select both small pipe runs from Step B & C, and Insert> Rigid Properties over Range> do not enable "Include weight" check-box, but check ON "Include Thermal Expansion" check-box Make the node point shard by both small runs from Step B and C the current node point, convert the intersecting junction point to a Tee using the "convert run to tee" icon / button. On the branch of the Tee, add 3rd short pipe run and valve with same properties as above. See Also Valves Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 11. How to model a support for a valve actuator in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: How to model a support for a valve actuator in AutoPIPE? (Photo from: Samson) Solution: On the Valve dialog screen enable check-box for Actuator Symbol (#1), actuator weight (#2), and centroid location of the actuator (#3), as seen below: Typically a valve is made up of 3 node points: Start Point (A02), Mid point (A02M), and End point (A03). However when an actuator Symbol is enabled, a 4th node point is added, Actuator node point (A02D). AutoPIPE has 9 different types of supports. After selecting the actuator node point (A02D), 7 of the 9 supports can be connected directly to the actuator: Constant, Spring, V-stop, Incline, Rotational, Damper, and Tie/link (other end must be connected to another node point). The other 2 support types (Guide and Incline) cannot be connected directly to a actuator. However, they can be created by combining multiple supports that can be added to an actuator. Example: a guide can be created by modeling 2 incline supports at the same Actuator node point but each bearing spring is set for a different axis direction. Same goes for a Line stop, mode as a single Incline on the correct axis and spring stiffness. In addition to supports, beam elements can be connected to an actuator. Therefore, almost any type of support can be modeled with one or multiple support / beam elements. See Also Valves Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 02. Why does valve's Pressure Rating drop-down list only NS (Non-Standard) in an AutoPIPE model?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: Why does Valve Pressure rating drop-down listing only shows NS (Non-Standard) in an AutoPIPE model? Solution: Per the screen shot below, Left side of image: inserting a valve on an 8" pipe, Pressure rating was available in library for valve selected Right side of image: inserting a valve on an 60" pipe. Note the Pressure Rating drop down listing has only NS available. When the valve library does not have any data available to populate a drop down listing only NS will be displayed. Therefore only option available is to select Pressure Rating = NS, and manually update information as needed. Otherwise, update valve library with additional information. See Also Valves Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 03. How to model a complex valve such as a Bell & Gossett Triple Duty Valve in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version March. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: How to model a complex valve such as a Bell & Gossett Triple Duty Valve in AutoPIPE? Solution: Modeling any type of valve in AutoPIPE is easy after the user understands some simple concepts. A valve component is modeled as a rigid pipe with additional properties and nice graphics. When modeling a valve of any complexity, model the functionality; i.e. rigid pipe properties, weight, type of end connections, offset weights (operator), and physical structure (additional rigid pipe or beams as needed). Modeling Approach: Suggest modeling as a normal valve component with the correct length and weight. If concerned about the offset weight due to the body construction, insert valve's actuator to the correct location with an assumed weight, but be carefully not to double dip on weight. Another words, distribute the total valve weight between the following valve dialog fields: Valve Weight & Actuator Weight. See Also Valves Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 04. How to model an Angle valve (90 deg valve) in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version March. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: How to model an Angle valve (90 deg valve) in AutoPIPE? Solution: Answer: Generally the vent pipe will always be bigger. There is currently 2 modeling approaches for an angle valve or relief valve: Option #1: Model as a single valve on an incline: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Valves> Relief and Angle Valves Note: Although AutoPIPE cannot model a C.G. that is not outside the valve, AutoPIPE 9.1.1. and higher can model a valve actuator at any orientation you wish and if that location corresponds to the location of the CG that would give a similar response. Option #2: Modeled as two valves: model part of the valve in one direction with one pipe size and model the 2nd valve at 90 degrees with second pipe size. Note that the valves would be modeled as non-standard so that the weight is not automatically assigned. You can proportion the weight as you wish. Difference between the two model approaches: Not to be concerned, but analysis does show a very small difference in the results. This is due to the different type of construction, center of gravity; 1 valve at an angle vs 2 valves perpendicular. The following warning may appear in the model consistency check: W726-7: Pipe diameter change without a reducer at point XXX However, this is an acceptable warning to ignore because in order to model this component different pipe sizes were used without a reducer in both cases. The following enhancement has been logged, CAE-CR-11056, Add new valve type library for Press Safety / Relief Valve (PSV or PRV). See Also Valves Piping Components - Modeling Approaches, Tips, Techniques How to model a support for a valve actuator ? Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: "Result Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Typical question / issues with AutoPIPE's Output "Results Summary" Sub Report Item #1: Model is producing the following warning in the Results Report: Maximum displacement stress ratio = zero Answer: This is correct if the model meets the following criteria: A. Model/Segment does not contain any bends B. Under Tools> Model Option> Results> Include axial force is disabled (checked OFF). Note: See the online help for information on Results Option: "Include axial force". Under these conditions, the pipe is free to move in the axial direction without any resistance due to friction on the supports. In addition, the "Include axial force" option is turned off as to not report any stress in the results. Avoidance: To see a Maximum Displacement stress in a model with no bends and/or "Include axial force" option disabled (checked Off) A. Under Tools> Model Option> Results> Include axial force is enabled (checked ON). B. Add friction values to pipe supports and perform a Non-linear analysis which will consider Gaps/Friction/Soil. Item #2: When creating a output report with only results summary box checked the folowing is displayed: *** Summary not available *** TR Number: n/a Product: AutoPIPE Version: all Area: General, Problem ID#: 70711 Answer : The results summary option needs to have another report checked in order to provide a summary of the data. Example, in addition to the "Results Summary" options check one of the following reports: Displacement Support Restraint Forces_Moments Code Compliance General Stress etc... Item #3: There seems to be a unit issue in the Results Summary Output Report (please see below). It is written "Stress [N/mm2]" although it is clear that Ring Deflection and Flotation are not stresses and are not measured in [N/mm2]. Please also check that the conversion form imperial to metric units in this Output Report are correct. R E S U L T S U M M A R Y ---------------------------- Maximum HDPE Ring Deflection stress Point : F00 Stress N/mm2 : 0.0 Allowable N/mm2 : 0.0 Ratio : 0.46 Load combination : Ring Defl-HDPE{1} Maximum HDPE Flotation stress Point : F00 Stress N/mm2 : 0.5 Allowable N/mm2 : 10.5 Ratio : 0.04 Load combination : Flotation-HDPE{1} Answer: This is correct, ring deflection is in units of length only and flotation is in units of force/length. Item #4: In code stress ratio plot, the maximum ratio is clearly shown as 1.65. In the text OUTPUT report, the maximum ratio is only 0.95, not consistent with the plot. Not sure why and how to correct it. Answer: Confirm that "Limit results to highlighted points" is unchecked, before creating an output report. The output report was only limited to the highlighted points, when unchecked the report had the correct Max ratio as shown in the code stress ratio plot. See online help for complete details on this option. Item #5: "Results for this section are zero" appears in the Results Summary of an output report, why? See Also Analysis Sub-reports FAQ Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 05. "Results for this section are zero" appears in the Results Summary of an output report when using AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: "Results for this section are zero" appears in the Results Summary of an output report when using AutoPIPE, why? Solution: Confirm that "Limit results to highlighted points" is unchecked, before creating an output report. The output report was only limited to the highlighted points, if there are no highlighted points than the report is blank. Avoidance #1: highlight some node points in the model before creating an output report Avoidance #2 : Disable " Limit results to highlighted points ". Using both options will have the same affect, report will now contain the correct Max values, see below for example See online help for complete details on this option. See Also "Result Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 02. *** Summary not available *** message displayed in Results Summary of an Output report when using AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: *** Summary not available *** message displayed in Results Summary of an Output report when using AutoPIPE, why? TR Number: n/a Product: AutoPIPE Version: all Area: General, Problem ID#: 70711 Solution: The results summary option needs to have another report checked in order to provide a summary of the data. Example, in addition to the "Results Summary", check one or more of the following reports: Displacement Support Restraint Forces_Moments Code Compliance General Stress etc... See Also "Result Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 01. "Maximum displacement stress ratio = zero" message displayed in Results Summary of an AutoPIPE Output report, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Reports Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: "Maximum displacement stress ratio = zero" message displayed in Results Summary of an AutoPIPE Output report, why? Maximum displacement stress ratio = zero Solution: This is correct if the model meets the following criteria: A. Model/Segment does not contain any bends B. Under Tools> Model Option> Results> Include axial force is disabled (checked OFF). Note: See the online help for information on Results Option: "Include axial force". Under these conditions, the pipe is free to move in the axial direction without any resistance due to friction on the supports. In addition, the "Include axial force" option is turned off as to not report any stress in the results. Avoidance: To see a Maximum Displacement stress in a model with no bends and/or "Include axial force" option disabled (checked Off) A. Under Tools> Model Option> Results> Include axial force is enabled (checked ON). B. Add friction values to pipe supports and perform a Non-linear analysis which will consider Gaps/Friction/Soil. See Also "Result Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 03. Units do not appear to be correct in Results Summary output report in AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Report Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: There seems to be a unit issue in the Results Summary Output Report (please see below). It is written "Stress [N/mm2]" although it is clear that Ring Deflection and Flotation are not stresses and are not measured in [N/mm2]. Please also check that the conversion form imperial to metric units in this Output Report are correct. R E S U L T S U M M A R Y ---------------------------- Maximum HDPE Ring Deflection stress Point : F00 Stress N/mm2 : 0.0 Allowable N/mm2 : 0.0 Ratio : 0.46 Load combination : Ring Defl-HDPE{1} Maximum HDPE Flotation stress Point : F00 Stress N/mm2 : 0.5 Allowable N/mm2 : 10.5 Ratio : 0.04 Load combination : Flotation-HDPE{1} Solution: This is correct, ring deflection is in units of length only and flotation is in units of force/length . See Also "Result Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: 04. Why are the Results Grids Maximum value different than that shown in the Results Summary output report in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Report Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: In code stress ratio plot, the maximum displacement was clearly shown as 379 at node point A05. In the Stress Summary of an output report, the maximum displacement stress was reported as 195 at A00, why the difference? Solution: Confirm that "Limit results to highlighted points" is unchecked, before creating an output report. The output report was only limited to the highlighted points, if there are no highlighted points than the report is blank. Avoidance #1: highlight some or all node points in the model before creating an output report Avoidance #2 : Disable " Limit results to highlighted points ". Using both options will have the same affect, report will now contain the correct Max values per selection set highlighted or entire model, see below for example See online help for complete details on this option. See Also "Result Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: "Support" sub report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers for Support sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE Item #1: What is the difference between the support and the restraint output reports IN AutoPIPE? Item #2: Why are membrane stresses from pipe supports not included in AutoPIPE? Item #3: During animation of load-case in AutoPIPE, pipe support moved with pipe freely without any opposition, why? Item #4: Support report indicates a load on a support who's open gaps never closed during during an AutoPIPE Analysis, so why is there a load on the support in open gap direction? Item #5: Support results on a vertical support in an AutoPIPE model does not change, regardless of "Weight of Contents" settings. Appears Weight of Contents is not considered in my model, how to verify? Item #6: AutoPIPE FAQ Question 116: Why are membrane stresses from pipe support not included in AutoPIPE? Item #7: AutoPIPE's Support sub-report results indicate little to no displacement at a Support that has large gaps all around, WHY? Item #8: Pipe movement exceeds gap distance, why? Item #9: Support forces for Occasional load (i.e. Earthquake) are not evenly distributed among multiple supports, why? See Also Analysis Sub-reports FAQ Bentley AutoPIPE
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