Hi there,
I am working on a piping system with hold down supports. Some are simple bolted supports and others spring loaded.
I am wanting to simulate the load on the pipe from tightening the hold down, which is needed to increase the reaction force to restrain dynamic forces.
I wondered what is the best way to do this in Autopipe. There don't seem to be loading options with the supports themselves, other than the spring support. Is it just a case of applying a force at a support point?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Paul
Good day Paul,
Yes you are correct on both accounts.
1. As of July 2020, there is no bolt tightening feature associated on a support dialog.
2. Suggested modeling approach would be to add one of the following:
a. Additional Weight (Insert > Xtra Data > Additional Weight)
or
b. Concentrated Force (Insert > Xtra Data > Concentrated Force)
The only problem with this modeling approach is that the once the actual support friction force is overcome the pipe is free to move with a possible different stiffness settings. This is akin to a bi-linear spring.
I have updated the enhancement (109149) with your comments.
Regards,Mike DattilioBentley Product Advantage Group Senior AnalystBentley Systems Inc=============================================================================
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