Forum Post: RE: Bending Stress in Pipeline Elastic bends
You can also calculate the cold bend stress using a pipe with two rigid anchors on both sides and apply a rotation equal to pipe span length times divided by bend radius or theta = L/R in radians...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: ASME 31E seismic load calculations
Dear Mike, Thank you for your response. I have question regarding option 1 (in pdf file "Non-linear Analysis - Earthquake") Will I get the same result in case I enter values for E1 0.6 0.4...
View ArticleForum Post: Print Graphics
Hello. In Show Options I chosed color plots of segments, but in the graphics plot there isn't any legend for segment id colors. Without legend the color plot is useless, I think. Where could I change...
View ArticleWiki Page: FAQ's - Specific to Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers in AutoPIPE Vessel
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel, Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: FAQ Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers: Q1. What can I do when I...
View ArticleWiki Page: Piping codes - AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: codes Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers about...
View ArticleWiki Page: What Piping codes are available in AutoPIPE Standard, Plus, or...
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: general Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: What Piping codes are available in...
View ArticleWiki Page: What piping codes are available in AutoPIPE?
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: General Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: What piping codes are available in...
View ArticleWiki Page: Enhancements logged for ASME BPV-III-1-NB, NC, & ND in AutoPIPE:
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: settings Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group The following ASME BPV-III-1-NB, NC, & ND...
View ArticleWiki Page: New AutoPIPE user - Suggested information - AutoPIPE
Opening a file with AutoPIPE: Any version of AutoPIPE can and will open any DAT file created by the program. However, there are rules: ___Rule #1: Only open a model DAT file created by the current...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Systems Operating in the Creep Regime
Perhaps a time dependent dynamic calculation. As creep forms in a system the yield strength decreases, so the allowable stress decreases as well. Modeling and analyzing a creep regime system will...
View ArticleForum Post: Question on Imposed Velocity Harmonic Analysis
I am analyzing a piping system for vibration. The output from the vibration measurement instrument included peak velocity and frequency of the vibration. In previous versions of AutoPIPE, the...
View ArticleWiki Page: AutoPIPE User interface
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Interface Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Note: detailed informtion about AutoPIPE's...
View ArticleForum Post: Can not import PCF files
Hi, I am having difficulties importing from PCF files into Autopipe. I have the latest PCF converter. The PCF converter converts PCF files to NTL files okay, when I open NTL file from Autopipe it...
View ArticleWiki Page: Stress Iso Troubleshooting Tips for AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers with AutoPIPE Stress ISO. In addtion to the "StressISO_Troubleshooting.pdf" document found on your hard drive, see the following information: Isogen is a 3rd party...
View ArticleWiki Page: Results (Output) Grids - AutoPIPE
Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Results Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Comments, Questions, and Answers AutoPIPE...
View ArticleFile: Obtaining foundation load in AutoPIPE Vessel
Obtaining foundation load in AutoPIPE Vessel
View ArticleWiki Page: FAQ's - General, AutoPIPE Vessel
FAQ's - General, AutoPIPE Vessel Q. How to connect pressure vessel head directly to body flange in AutoPIPE Vessel? A. Please click on the following link below: Connecting head directly to flange in...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Can not import PCF files
Yes, PCF ant NTL would help us troubleshooting this issue. Upload them. Additionally article - PCF Translator Issues for AutoPIPE
View ArticleForum Post: B31.3 2012 SRC file missing
I want to edit/add some materials to AutoPIPE's 2012 material database for B31.3. In the library folder of the install directory, I can find several SRC files for B31.3 and B31.1 piping, however, for...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: B31.3 2012 SRC file missing
Hello HVN, Please log a service ticket requesting the secific SRC file. Regards, Mike Dattilio Bentley Technical Support Analyst Web: selectservices.bentley.com Create your Service Request online!...
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