AutoPIPE v12.05 and higher currently has the following codes available:
- ALA (ASCE 2002)
- ASCE (2010)
- GB50011 - 2001
- Mexican CFE 2008
Note:
1. For new users suggest to review AutoPIPE Tutorial document to see how Static Seismic load is applied in AutoPIPE
2. Seismic coefficient settings used for each seismic load case are provided in the model input listing Load summary sub report
Comments, Questions, and Answers about Static Earthquake Load Case In AutoPIPE
Item #0: Insert a Static Seismic load case
Item #1: Can the seismic input be explained again in the new version of AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.xx.xx and higher?
Item #2: Comments about Seismic / Earthquake loads
Item #3: What is the recommended Seismic support spacing?
Item #4: Which of 3 different piping code seismic "G factors" should be applied?
Item #5: Distributed load assigned to GR does appear to be applied to the Static Seismic results
Item #6: Are seismic force applied on structural elements as well as pipe?
Item #7: Is it not conservative approach to apply static seismic force on structure?
Item #8: What values of Rp can be input when using static seismic ASCE-7 2010 code?
Item #9: Apply Seismic loads to part of model and not to the complete model
Item #10: Combine S.A.M. load case (S1..S10) with a static seismic load case (E1..E30)