Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers about ASME B31.1 Piping Code Calculation Issues Item #1: After changing the piping code edition from ASME B31.1 2010 to 2012 in AutoPIPE, the results are different, why? Item #2: With ASME B31.1 piping code, which equation does the program uses for thermal stress in AutoPIPE? Item #3: What is the correct method to apply the option of analyzing SAM load case moments in Eq 13 instead of Eq. 12 in the code using ASME B31.1 piping code in AutoPIPE? Item #4: ASME B31.1 reference equation numbers seem to be wrong in AutoPIPE Reports. Item #5: When comparing the hand calculated hoop stress results with that calculated by AutoPIPE are different, why? Item #6: What value of Bend radius is AutoPIPE using when calculating the SIF of a 3/4" NPS, when radius = short, Long, 3D, or 5D ? 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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