Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: The hoop stress uses the D/t ratio to decide which formula to use, thin or thick, However which is being used in combined stress equation, does the D/t ratio still apply for the hoop stress values used in the combined equation? Answer: D/t ratio is used to decide hoop stress formula to be used in combined stress equation. A good discussion on a similar issue is available in our Pipe Stress Analysis Forum which can be accessed by the link below: http://communities.bentley.com/products/pipe_stress_analysis/f/275801/p/70679/186018.aspx#186018 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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