Hello Sean, Correct, as mentioned in the write up, I was keeping it simple by only using one value, Out-of -plane for both values. I did mention that it was a little conservative. As you have found in some cases it is overly conservative. By all means, you can enter the exact calculated values in the respective locations on the User SIF dialog. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Forum Post: RE: Modelling Branch Connection - Modified 2-Point Method
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Wiki Page: z> Technical Support - AutoPIPE
What is BentleyTSG? Bentley Technical Support Group (TSG) is dedicated to assisting our SELECT subscribers with technical problems encountered in Bentley applications. Technical problems include defects in the software, user errors, enhancement requests, and general problems associated with using Bentley’s software. TSG, however, is not responsible for training users on the proper use of our software. Most training issues ("How do I …") can be resolved by reading the Help files available with each application and through tutorials provided with the software. Our analysts are technically minded and reserved primarily for users who have production issues because of problems with the software or user inflicted errors. It would be detrimental to our users if our limited resources spent their time training users on how to use the software. Bentley has a Professional Services group who are dedicated to providing professional consulting and training. If you are interested in receiving formal training on any Bentley application, login to SELECT services Online http://www.bentley.com/en-US/training/products/ or contact your Account Manager In addition, due to liability and lawsuit issues, Bentley TSG, cannot assist you in design decisions (ex. how to fix over stress, what piping code should be used, etc..) or construction details established by individual clients, engineering firms, project documentation, and/or code specific documentation. What to do when a problem has occurred or want a new feature in AutoPIPE? First answer this question, has support for your version of the application expired? see web page here to know more about expired support services based on application version. If support has not yet expired, use the following link here to access Bentley's Support Services : Participate in Bentley Communities Explore your learning resources Take advantage of the CONNECTION Center (i.e. Log / Track Service Request, Bentley Communities, Software Downloads, etc..) Note: user's log in is required. If there is a problem contact Bentley for web assistance. 1. Log a Service Request - click here 2. Provide Problem or Enhancement Request Details: When logging a service request provide ample details to clearly present the error / enhancement: What version of AutoPIPE are you using (Help> About> 8 digit number) What exactly is the problem / error / enhancement Submit a step-by-step procedure to reproduce the issue with the related Node number. If having a problem entering data into a dialog screen, must have exact steps of sequence with which data was entered and exactly what occurred as a result. Note: The development team cannot fix / investigate an issue that cannot be reproduced. Create highlighted screen shots as needed to clearly show the error / enhancement. Results are being challenged, In addition to a model's APC file (see AutoPIPE Help for details), please provide details calculations in MS Excel or Math CAD format for review by the Development team. The calculations should based on values documented in the output report. Again, provide clear details of your calculations and where exactly AutoPIPE appears to be incorrect. If quoting a section from a code, provide the code name, code year, section, and paragraph designation. Helpful to copy clip just the paragraph of concern to be included when sending your information for review. User's computer information, click here Program crashes, click here Debugging, click here Import / Export Issues, Send file trying to be imported / exported with detailed description of the issue(s). Also provide name and version application exporting / opening the file. 3. Send your APC file for review: click here 4. Attach all files into a single ZIP file click here 5. Contact us by Phone: Corporate Headquarters 685 Stockton Drive Exton, PA 19341, United States 1-800-BENTLEY ( 1-800-236-8539 ) Outside the United States +1 610-458-5000 More local offices See Also Bentley AutoPIPE Bentley Select Services Technical Support webpage:
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Forum Post: Question on bolt tensile stress in flange analysis
A question i have when analyzing 10" class 150 flanges using Autopipe. I used spiral wound alloy with mineral fiber fill gasket and did the analysis using ASME section VIII div-1 method. The failure i'm getting in the results is for the bolt tensile stress ratio being 1.396. This result is in the gasket seating conditions section. the question i have if this stress ratio includes the maximum forces/ moments (as selected in the load case) or is it the stress on the bolts to achieve the seating of the gaskets prior to operation (manning that the forces and moments due to pressure/ temperature are not included in the gasket seating conditions section)
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Forum Post: RE: Modelling Branch Connection - Modified 2-Point Method
Thanks Mike for getting back to me.
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Forum Post: RE: How to model a double Trunnion on a Bend
Hello Ako, Based on your reply below [quote userid="1010729" url="~/products/pipe_stress_analysis/f/autopipe-forum/177636/how-to-model-a-double-trunnion-on-a-bend/516135"]This is the one in which the center line of support and pipe coincides with a few mm offset:[/quote] yes you are correct that you should take into account the actual dimension of components when locating supports as you have done above. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Wiki Page: Reports - AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers on AutoPIPE output reports: Item #1: Results Interpretation FAQ Item #2: Analysis Sub-reports FAQ Item #3: Model Input Listing FAQ Item #4: Report Manager FAQ Item #5: Typical FAQ about Reports Note: See Post Processing WIKI here for additional topics: Floating Results Dialog Results Load Cases Are Not Included In Analysis See Also Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: ATS and Batch Processing - AutoPIPE
Bentley AutoPIPE Automatic Test Set (ATS) AutoPIPE ATS Install, License, and Run instructions AutoPIPE ATS release notes Batch Processing FAQ about the AutoPIPE ATS See Also __Table Of Contents - AutoPIPE Wiki page Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: RE: Nonlinear vibration
Hello Ako, For dynamic analysis (gathering from the term Frequency and Transient Analysis in the question), non-linear properties like Soil, Friction, and Gaps are ignored. Suggest that you review this WIKI here for general information on Dynamic analysis. Also, consider AutoPIPE Help: Help ribbon> Contents button> Contents tab> Reference Information> Analysis Considerations> >Modal Analysis > Time History Analysis Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Forum Post: RE: Stress result
Hello Flashing, Suggest that you take time to review the following help section for the various codes that you are considering: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents button> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Code Compliance Calculations> select a code and category These sections will provide details information on the calculations being performed by the program Afterwards you will clearly see that they General Piping code has combinations that requires all the other components you mentioned ( Min long, Max long, shear, hoop, etc) in order to correctly calculate the reported total stress value. Conversely, other codes, like ASME B31.3, have different requirements for calculating the various code combination stress results. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Forum Post: RE: Stress result
Hello Flashing, When analyzing with ASME B31.3, there are 2 different output report / grid sections: 1. General Stress 2. Code Compliance / Stress The General Stress report has all the information that you are talking about for non-code combinations. While the Code compliance report has has all the requirements for code calculations. See image below: Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Forum Post: RE: Nonlinear vibration
Hello Mike, thank you for the comment, it clarifies completely. Cheers, Ako
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Forum Post: RE: How is the GRTP1 load case analyzed in a restrained (buried) pipe?
Hello Inderpreet Metla, There no easy way to know by looking at the reported values, as you have done, to know which values were used in the combined calculation. You may get a feeling on which one was used, but that feeling may be wrong, because as mentioned in the Code Compliance help section for Sustained Stress on restrained pipe: When the "Use rest. long. code eq" option is not taken into account, AutoPIPE considers the actual restraint condition from supports and soil stiffness for longitudinal stress calculation. Therefore, simply changing the Result Model Options setting may significantly alter the results. If you are unsure, suggest reading AutoPIPE help very carefully and perform the calculation by hand taking into consideration any analysis settings that may affect the results. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Systems Design Analyst Design Engineering Analysis group ===================================================
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Wiki Page: "AutoPIPE Technology Previews"
Overview: Technology Previews provide users preliminary access to features currently in development and not QA certified and therefore not yet ready for production. These features are provided at no additional charge to promote awareness of a feature or technology to be deployed in a future release. AutoPIPE Users are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions. Using AutoPIPE CONNECT 11.xx and higher: These features are available directly in AutoPIPE with the words '[Technology Preview]' written in the respective tool tip. Using AutoPIPE CONNECT 10.xx and lower: To learn more about Technology Previews or to submit your feedback and suggestions, please create a Service Request (be sure to include "Technology Preview" in the Description field). The following list of Technology Previews are available in the respective version and higher until it has been added as a full command: AutoPIPE CONNECT x.12.00.00. Support Optimization Consider Upheaval Buckling Input and output reports are now available in the SQLite DB format Two-way interoperability between SACS and AutoPIPE has been improved, including change management by using Structural Synchronizer (aka ISM). AutoPIPE CONNECT v.11.00.00.22 ASME B31J (R23) Export SACS SQLite Database(*.db) Valve Database AutoPIPE Connect v. 10.00.00.10 Export SQLite Database SQLite Report Manager Microsoft Word Input Data Listing Microsoft Word Results Reports See Also Enhancements Requests and Logged Defects Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Stress Isometrics - AutoPIPE
Mentioned in AutoPIPE Help: A stress isometric is used by engineers as a visual record of the pipe stress analysis model and summary of the design information used to model a safe piping system. This process provides an electronic workflow and exchange of engineering information in a common recognizable file format between Plant 3D CAD (and/or Engineering disciplines) and CAE analysis in particular for the CAD designer, consultant, structural engineer or equipment manufacturer. The customizable Stress Isometric plot is created using the OpenPlant Isometrics Manager and shows a) fully dimensioned isometric plot b) tables of important summary design data including model information, pipe properties, valve and flange data, maximum stresses, design support data, design spring and constant hanger data, design load data for vessels, structures and equipment. The ability to generate stress isometric drawings is only available while using AutoPIPE Advanced and Nuclear editions. The input data and stress analysis results from AutoPIPE are exported in a APT file AutoPIPE reads the geometry data from APISO file and stress data from APT file. An inline file (.L00) file is generated from APISO and APT file which is directed to OPIM-IsoExtractor for generating isometrics. The generated DGN or DWG file can be opened automatically into either OpenPlant Isometrics Manager, MicroStation, Redline, AutoCAD or 3rd Party program for review and markup. DWG file formats is supported by AutoCAD and Microstation, DGN is a file format supported by Microstation, and all these types are recognized by a wide variety of other engineering and CAD software. To create a stress isometric of the model into DWG, DGN or DXF format: a. Select File/Save Stress Isometric b. When the Save Stress Isometric dialog appears, select the drive, directory where this file should be stored, and whether it should be saved as a DWG, or DGN file type, then type a name in the "File name" field. c. Accepting the dialog displays the AutoPIPE Isometrics Manager Options dialog d. AutoPIPE performs a consistency check, then generates the file. If any or warnings occurred during the transfer, these are displayed so they may be reviewed by the user. Note: 1. The complete model is saved to for Isometrics drawing unless a) Segments are hidden b) Use Selected Range Option 2. Only the piping node points displayed within the current viewing screen are saved and exported to a DWG / DGN / DXF files. Beam points are not supported. 3. First see AutoPIPE's help for detailed information on Stress Isometric features. Further information can be found here a. Download OpenPlant Isometrics Manager Features and Benefits document b. Additional Stress Isometrics features in AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.02.xx and higher 4. AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.xx and lower StressISO information can be found here Comments, Questions, and Answers about using Stress Isometric with AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.02.xx and higher : Q1. What was the last version of AutoPIPE that supported Alias StressISO Isogen application? Answer: In June of 2014, Bentley Piping for AutoPlant, Bentley Piping for PlantSpace, and AutoPIPE StressISO were removed from the ELS license file and replaced with AutoPLANT Modeler/ OpenPlant Modeler. Therefore, AutoPIPE 09.06.01.xx and lower uses StressISO by Alias, requiring a StressISO Add-on license AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.02.xx.and higher uses Stress Isometrics by OPIM, and does not require a StressISO Add-on license. However, the user must have either AutoPIPE Advance or AutoPIPE Nuclear Edition enabled in order to create a Stress Isometric Q2. Can you combine an older version with Isogen and new version of with OPIM? Answer: There is No combining of these applications, either create a StressISO or Stress Isometric using the respective versions of the program. Q3. Is the extra StressISO Add-on license required in order to create a Stress Isometric using AutoPIPE 09.06.02.06 or higher with the OpenPlant Isometrics manager? Answer: No . as mentioned in the AutoPIPE help, the Stress Isometric feature is automatically enabled for AutoPIPE Advanced and Nuclear version . However, when using AutoPIPE Standard edition the user will NOT be able to create a stress Isometric. The following will appear: Q4. Is it necessary to install OPIM prior to using AutoPIPE Stress Isometric feature? Answer: Yes, If OPIM is not installed the following will appear when trying to use the feature: --------------------------- Bentley AutoPIPE --------------------------- Unable to generate Stress Isometric. Please install OpenPlant Isometrics Manager. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- Note: Keep in mind, in order to use the Stress Isometric feature in the Advanced or Nuclear versions, OPIM needs to be downloaded and installed. OPIM can be installed before or after AutoPIPE, it does not matter. OPIM only needs to be installed if planing to create a Stress Isometrics. Otherwise OPIM does not need to be installed. Q5. Is Bentley going to have any conversion procedure for AutoPIPE Stress-Iso to OpenPlant Isometrics Manager (OPIM)? Answer: See the AutoPIPE help for detailed instructions about this feature. Q6. Can users create a Iso without an additional OPIM license? Answer: Yes, an OPIM license is not require or be charged for usage if creating an Stress Isometric using AutoPIPE HOWEVER , if OPIM is accessed directly without using AutoPIPE, then YES the user will need a OPIM license and usage charges will be incurred. Again, use AutoPIPE commands: a. File> Save Stress Isometric b. Launch OpenPLANT Isometric Manager Note : an AutoPIPE Stress Isometric drawing can be viewed with Bentley View without any usage charge against OPIM Licensing. Q7. Can I open the AutoPIPE Isometric file from Windows Explorer without incurring over charges? Answer: NO . The file is associated with OPIM program, and as mentioned before if you open the file directly from a shortcut, from Windows Explorer, from inside OPIM, etc.. then you will incur an OPIM usage charge. In the past, there was an extra AutoPIPE Stress Iso Add-on license required to create a Stress Isometric within AutoPIPE. This has since been incorporated into the program cost for Advance and Nuclear editions. OPIM is a completely separate product from Bentley that requires an entirely different license. In order to keep things separate, AutoPIPE can export and view a Stress Isometric in OPIM, but the commands must be initiated from within AutoPIPE to avoid an OPIM usage charge. The only official method of creating and opening an Stress Isometric is as shown in Q6. above. Q8. How to create a Stress Iso using OPIM? Answer: See Video here: communities.bentley.com/.../Stress-iso.mp4 Note: 05 sec - open existing file or example model 21 sec - analyze the model 28 sec - save as Stress iso 30 sec - select isometric drawing format (DGN, DWG, or DXF) 38 sec - configure stress iso settings 44 sec - configure table settings 50 sec - configure Settings button 1:07 sec - configure Break Points 1:12 sec - configure Annotation 1:14 sec - press OK to start creating stress isometric based on configurations 1:20 sec - stress isometric creation completed and automatically opened in OPIM 1:27 sec - The end Q9. Is there any additional information on OPIM? Answer: press button bellow: See Also: AutoPLANT AutoISOGEN Bentley AutoPIPE OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
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Wiki Page: CONNECT Licensing - AutoPIPE & AutoPIPE Vessel
CONNECT Licensing is Bentley's new process for product activation, enhancing our users' digital workflows and improving our licensing capabilities with many features (see WIKI here). NOTEs: 1. At this time, not all Bentley applications are compatible with CONNECT Licensing. Support for CONNECT Licensing will be extended as new application versions are released. Please check back as new updates for AutoPIPE's product line become available. 2. See WIKI here for list of products using CONNECT Licensing 3. Licensing and Activation Forum 4. For CONNECT licensing to function correctly may require restarting the computer after installation. 5. How to start / open - CONNECTION Client - CONNECTION Center General End User information How to activate products under CONNECT Licensing CONNECT Licensing FAQ Sign in Required click here for Sign In instructions Offline Usage Overview of Bentley Licensing Tool Who is my Bentley Onsite Admin? Importing a license file on client machine Gather log files Bentley On-site Administrators information Getting Started How products are licensed CONNECTED User - Administrator Process Entitlement Management Configuration (includes License Alerting) User Management add new users, assign roles & reset passwords. Restrict access to specific products Check out licenses from Entitlement Management Automate AutoPIPE's license selection Licensing fails / does not work Setting up Federated Identity for Your Enterprise (Large organizations) BLT (Bentley Licensing Tool) Messages - (Overview of Bentley Licensing Tool) Access Denied CONNECTION Client Not Found Learn More - Sign In Required License Limit Reached No Entitlement Offline Usage See Also Continue to Starting AutoPIPE for first time after licensing Licensing AutoPIPE Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Q. How to open Bentley CONNECTION Center?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Technical Support Date Logged Jan. 2019 Problem: How to open Bentley CONNECTION Center? Solution: +++Important+++ First Make sure that you are Signed In - click here There are 3 methods to open CONNECTION Center 1: From with in AutoPIPE 2: From with in CONNECT Client 3. From Bentley.com Option #1: From Within AutoPIPE Open AutoPIPE, select " silhouette" icon in upper right corner of the application and press on CONNECTION Center command as shown below Option #2: From with in CONNECT Client Open CONNECT Client and click on CONNECTION Center command Option #3: From Bentley.com Open web browser and enter the following web page: www.bentley.com a. Sign Into the web site using your credentials b. Select Support from the Top c. Scroll down the page and select the Go To CONNECTION Center hyperlink See Also Overview on CONNECTION CENTER Technical Support Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Q. Why are B16.5 or B14.7 selection options not shown on the Flange / bolt Dimensions dropdown listing when using AutoPIPE Flange Analysis module?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Analyze Date Logged & Current Version April 2019 12.00.00.14 Problem: Why are B16.5 or B14.7 selection options not shown on the Flange / bolt Dimensions dropdown listing? Solution: - Open AutoPIPE, - Open the flange analysis dialog - Select the Flange tab - Put your cursor in the field for Flange / bolt dim and press the keyboard F1 key. - When the help appears, scroll down the table and press the hyperlink for " Flange/Bolt Dimensions ". - See the help information on filed that appear. The listing depends on the component library selection in General model options. See Also Flange Analysis Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Flange Analysis - AutoPIPE
The Result > Flange > Flange Check command will display the Flange Analysis dialog, enabling the user to apply several different flange analysis methods on every flange in the model. Standard flange data can be recalled from dimension and material libraries. For nonstandard (user-defined or NS) flange dimensions and material allowable stresses can be provided by the user. The Flange Analysis dialog can be used to analyze any flange in the model based on one of the following four analysis method options: 1. ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Mandatory Appendix 2, Rules for Bolted Flange Connections with Ring Type Gaskets 2. ASME Section VIII, Division 2, Section 4.16, Design Rules for Flanged Joints 3. ASME Section III, Appendix XI, Rules for Bolted Flange Connections for Class 2 and 3 Components and Class MC Vessels 4. ANSI Flange Loading Check Note: 1. See Flange Analysis Troubleshooting tips and tricks 2. See the following link for Flange Analysis Enhancements Comments, Questions, and Answers Perform an ANSI Check Flange Analysis Performing an ANSI flange analysis; a specific flange always Fails to be analyze, why? Perform an ASME Section VIII Div 1 / 2 or Appendix XI Flange Analysis Operating Pressure field is limited to 3000 psi Determine expected leakage rates Load case combinations available to the Flange Analysis Library flange data does not seem to be correct No options are shown on the Flange / bolt Dimensions dropdown listing "Zero loads and moments": connection failed Add user defined Flange Pressure data Gasket Effective width does not match the ASME code value Flange Analysis module, why? Max Ratio = 0.00 and Notes = Fail "Consider Bolt Spacing Correction" option Calculate the Effective Dia Define Gasket thickness Warning messages: The Bolt spacing correction factor is greater than 1 because.. The Gasket Material [SPIRAL-WOUND ALLOY WITH MINERAL FIBER FILL] is not available in the GasketMaterials Table. The required information is missing for this Flange analysis See Also Modules (i.e. Flange, Hanger, Rotating Equip, TTA) Bentley AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: F. Crashed when AutoPIPE command to File> Save Stress Isometric
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): V8i Area: Stress isometric Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version July 2015 09.06.02.06 Problem: With a given model opened in AutoPIPE, after pressing OK button on the Stress Isometric Options dialog screen the application crashes, why? How to resolve? Solution: There a number of reasons that AutoPIPE / Stress isometric / OPIM would cause the application to crash. See the following known issues: 1. For this particular model, it was very large and had no break points defined. The answer to resolving the crash was to insert break points as needed in the model to generate the correct number of Stress Iso drawings instead of exporting the entire model to one drawing file. 2. This model had the following modeled: Noticed that Run 3 to Run 4 length = blank or 0.00. When generate Stress Iso the one flange with a very short length is exported with zero length and both endpoints are same in APISO file which is causing a crash. This issue has been logged under TFS-D473690, and will be fixed in a future version of the program (log a Bentley Service request fo find out which version it was fixed in). Workaround: Enter a valid flange hub length instead of leaving blank. See Also Application Crashed or Freezes Bentley AutoPIPE
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Forum Post: Why limit "Pipe ID" length to be 8 letters? This is troublesome for large piping system.
Can AutoPIPE expand the length of "PipeID" to be more characters? For EPC project with lots of stress packages and much more complicated piping systems, it is very important to see the pipeline number and pipe properties clearly in the first time, hope AutoPIPE update this property, it is better like what does Rohr2 do, thanks!
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