A question was asked about two years ago regarding local stiffnesses at anchors. AutoPipe apparently doesn't have this option. Could you just model three inclined axial restraints and three inclined rotational restraints? The output would be more cluttered but would it still analyze the system correctly?
Greetings Michael,
I have looked over your Forum posting history, and cannot find anything related to anchors.
Can you please provide exact details about this issue that was asked years ago? Do you have a WIKI page link, Service Request number, Defect number, or Enhancement number that can be referenced?
In the meantime, an anchor can be modeled using the following 6 support:
In addition, please review Edit model rigid stiffness settings to be comparable between anchors and supports.
Regards, Mike Dattilio Design Analysis Engineering Group Senior Analyst Bentley Systems Inc=============================================================================
Alternatively, could you use a flexible joint connected to a rigid anchor?
Greetings Sean,
Once you understand how a support or component functions in AutoPIPE, please feel free to use / combine them as need to achieve your desired requirements in modeling.
In this case, please review a anchor support and Flexible joint component to understand their details and combine them as needed. Be sure to test this combination within a small model to know if it will behave as intended before using in a production model.