Forum Post: Re: Attaching pipes to parallel pipes
The plates are continuous the entire length of the pipes, including through the bend. I have the plates modeled as periodic tie links, but the links allow a rotation that will not exist with continuous...
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Wiki Page: E751-1 Tee type gt 8 or lt 1. SIF not calculated - AutoPIPE
Problem:The following is displayed while running AutoPIPE:E751-1 Tee type gt 8 or lt 1. SIF not calculatedSolution:This is happening due to some corrupt data in the model regarding the “Types of Tee”...
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Wiki Page: Range Reduction Factor is greyed out - AutoPIPE
Problem:Under Tools> Model options> Result, "Range reduction factor" and square are in grey, I read the "help" contends, but it can not help me change the grey area to black. now , we use ASME...
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Wiki Page: Tool Model Options Results - AutoPIPE
Topics under the heading should be based on all program settings found under: Tools> Model options> Results: Range Reduction Factor is greyed out
View ArticleForum Post: Re: Weight factor for bolt/nut weight
I think youll need to calc it yourself; Im not aware of any Code relation on this. You can probably do this quickly in Excel using B16.5 input on studbolt lengths and numbers, and convert this to mass...
View ArticleForum Post: Re: Possible to display the total mass of a system in AutoPIPE?
Correct, but that requires you to do a modal analysis first. If you have a complex, it can be a little time consuming, and not straight forward
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Wiki Page: FAQ - v09.03 and lower
Applies To Product(s):AutoPIPEVersion(s):09.03 and lowerEnvironment: N/AArea: N/ASubarea: N/AOriginal Author:Bentley Technical Support Group IndexCan I add a new code material to my existing ASME...
View ArticleWiki Page: _NEW User Guide - TIPs - FAQ - AutoPIPE
Topics under the heading should be based on:NEW User Guide - TIPs - FAQ New AutoPIPE user - Suggested informationFAQ - AutoPIPE v09.3 and lowerFAQ - AutoPIPE v9.4 and higher
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Wiki Page: AutoPIPE FAQ - Limitations
Model Size: Question:Question:What is the maximum pipeline length we can model in AutoPipe?Answer:You can model any length of pipe line as long as the model database does not exceed the 10,000 node...
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Wiki Page: AutoPIPE FAQ - Soil
Question #1:What is an adequate spacing required for piping points (nodes) and soil points?Answer:There is no one answer to this question. See AutoPIPE's online help for suggested soil spring spacing...
View ArticleForum Post: Re: Attaching pipes to parallel pipes
I figured out how to approximate a continuous plate between two pipes. At the ends of the bends and at a point slightly away from the bends, I put a partial FEA mesh by putting a tie link directly...
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Wiki Page: Import and Export - AutoPIPE
Topics under the heading should be based on:All translator and integration issues, including PipeLink, Caesar, OpenPlant, MDB, NTL etc.ADLPipe TranslatorImport CAESAR (cii) or Areva PDMS (cii)PCF...
View ArticleFile: Import AutoCAD exported Centerline into AutoPIPE
This feature is only available in AutoPIPE V8i v9.6 and higher. Note: AutoPIPE V8i 9.6 should be released in Q3 2013. Until such time, user may use the procedure for importing X-Y-Z values into the...
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Wiki Page: Import AutoCAD DWG / DXF into AutoPIPE
Question:Can AutoPIPE import a AutoCAD DWG or DXF file?Answer:The quick answer is no AutoPIPE can not import a DXF or DWG file format. However, AutooPIPE V8i v.9.5 and lower can copyclip X-Y-Z...
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Wiki Page: ADL PIPE imported file crashes AutoPIPE
Problem:When importing an ADL PIPE coverted ADI to NTL file into AutoPIPE The following is displayed:---------------------------Confirm--------------------------- Import process successful. Review...
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Wiki Page: ADLPipe Translator - AutoPIPE
Topics under the heading should be based on:ADLPipe Translator issues Imported ADL PIPE file crashes AutoPIPE
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Wiki Page: Bentley AutoPIPE - Japanese version
Topics under the heading should be based on:Bentley AutoPIPE - Japanese version AutoPIPE version available in this language:AutoPIPE V8i SS2 09.04.00, released June 15, 2012 AutoPIPE V8i SS4 09.05.01,...
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Wiki Page: AutoPIPE: modal analysis Q&A
Applies To Product(s):AutoPIPE Version(s):N/A Environment: N/A Area: Analysis Subarea: Original Author:Mike Dattilio, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem DescriptionQuestion...
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