Are pipe bends (vertexes) used in the force calculations?


 Applies To 
 Product(s):
HAMMER
 Version(s):08.11.XX.XX, 10.00.XX.XX
 Area: Modeling
 Original Author:Mark Pachlhofer, Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem

Are pipe bends (vertexes) used in the force calculations? 

Solution

No; currently, bends are not considered with Force calculations. If you need to study the effects of transient forces (X/Y/Z) on a pipe with vertexes, you should consider replacing the bends (vertexes) with junctions.

See Also

Transient force calculations in HAMMER