I want to apply a distributed load on a structure that will supports the piping system. The distributed load is to simulate the weight of some devices for a seismic analysis. However Autopipe doesn't allow me to apply the distributed load on the structure: I selected the range on the structure, then clicked "Insert" and "Distributed Load"; it said "E152-9: this option works only on range. Please select a range"; it seems Autopipe does not recognize a range on a structure. May I have your help for this issue ?
Good Day to you Geping,
Please see WIKI here for limitations to using Beams in AutoPIPE.
With that said, only workaround is to create a new Beam ID whose properties take into consideration the Beam + distributed load.
I have logged this as a new enhancement (1066142), to be added into a future version of the program.
Regards,
Mike DattilioBentley Systems Design AnalystDesign Engineering Analysis group===================================================
Answer Verified By: Mike Dattilio