Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Loads Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group The Load> Hydrotest command enables the user to define the hydrotest conditions of a piping system. A hydrotest is a common method for testing the integrity of a piping system before it is put into service. In this test, the piping system is filled with pressurized water and checked for leakage, etc. The Hydrotest option permits a simulation of this scenario. Please note that the AutoPIPE Hydrotest option automatically converts all spring hangers into rigid supports to simulate the holding pin which is still in the spring hanger during the hydrotest. Comments, Questions, and Answers Item #1: Why are my V-stops not allowing lateral movement during a Hydrotest load case? Item #2: Is there a method to perform a Hydrotest as a non-linear analysis? Item #3: Why does the Hydrotest case show an Allowable K Factor of 0.9? Item #4: Why are my Hydrotest results so high? Item # 5: H ow to apply the Hydrotest load and analyse it in the new version of AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10? See Also Bentley AutoPIPE External Links Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please submit any comments you have on this Wiki article to the "Comments" area below. THANK YOU!
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