Problem:

What are some typical modeling approaches for different types of piping components?

Answer:

1. 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 analytical purposes. 
   
             Bends                Cuts
             Flexible Joints    Nozzles
             Reducers           Tees
             Valves

2. Elbow with Tappered weld joint for Nuclear NB analysis
   
   Model elbow as described above, at each end of the elbow where the elbow is welded to the pipe, Insert> Xtra Data> joint Type and User SIF> there are multiple "Joint Type"  available
   
        As-Welded Butt Weld
        Flush Butt Weld
        As-Welded Butt Weld NB 4250 Transition
        Flush Butt Weld NB 4250 Transition
        As-Welded Butt Weld 1:3 Transition
        Flush Butt Weld 1:3 Transition
        Socket/Fillet Weld
   
   Select the type of weld joint the best fits your requirements based on code description. 
   
   In AutoPIPE, press toolbar icon "Show Joint Type", located on left toolbar near the bottom. Use this feature to clearly see where joint types have been applied, and review the "Joint Type, SIF" tab of the input grid for settings.

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See Also

Bentley AutoPIPE

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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