• Gap Support Modeling Approach

    I am trying to convert a previous model from ADL Pipe to AutoPIPE. The previous model has two gap supports. It appears that ADL Pipe was able to analyze the model (Non-Linearly?) with the thermal case ONLY. When this scenario is transferred to AutoPIPE…
  • What difference between support load/displacement and displacement?

    Hello, I just found that the displacement in results between support load and displacement is the same at the point where has the guide support with a gap. I notice it in GRTP case. That means whether the support and the pipe move together, However…
  • RE: Left and Right sides of a support

    Hello Jackson, Is this in reference to Stress Isometric Tables? If yes, continue below otherwise please add more information to your description above. For the given support The following "Support Data" table was printed on the Stress Isometric…
  • Expansion Joint Gap input

    I want to know what is the meaning of Gaps input in Autopipe for Expansion joint tie rod? What does a forward or a backward gap signifies? Is forward gap always mean for tension purpose and backward for compression? As I have heard, there will always…
  • RE: Expansion Joint Gap input

    Hello Dipesh, Please remember that there are 3 supports in AutoPIPE that have a forward / back gap setting: Incline, Line Stop, and Tie link. Incline and Tie Link support Specify a gap forward to enable the supported point to move toward the connected…
  • RE: Problem with Isogen

    Hello Daniel, With a support configured as: the stress iso table should appear like this: Note the line, highlighted Yellow, directly under the vertical support, All gaps are defined correctly regardless of segment direction. Regards, …
  • Load on Pipe Support

    Hi, I am doing an assignment on a process loop in which a centrifugal pump is pumping water through a long spool into a process tower (height = 50 m). During an earthquake, the liquid line towards the process tower showed excessive vibration. The entire…