| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE, | ||
| Version(s): | 2004, XM, & V8i | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Piping codes | ||
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| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
Comments, Questions, and Answers on Piping code calculations
- Why is AutoPipe not considering the longitudinal term of the equation in 4.7.1. In some cases there isn't any stress in the expansion cases, so this makes sense, however various nodes do have significant expansion stress, which is as much as or more than the hoop stress, however AutoPipe is still only reporting the hoop stress for Tensile 1.
Answer: See Tool> Model Options> Results> "Include axial force" option
Excerpt from online help:
The piping codes ignore the effect of axial force for calculating stresses in the sustained and occasional categories (only bending moments are considered, see Code Compliance Calculations). This option has been provided to allow the inclusion of axial force effects. By default this option is unchecked....
See online help for more information on this option.
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