Support Pre Load

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

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