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Description: Non-Linear Guide vs Inclined Supports Explained Product: AutoPIPEVersion number: V8i (v9.2)Submitted by: MURevison : 0.0
Real-World Guide Supports
Typical Guide Supports
AutoPIPE Guide
All four bearing surfaces behave as integral but with independent bearing springs upward and laterally
Guide Explained
Friction calculated on the vertical bearing spring is 10mm lateral movement i.e. gap. This is a more typical real-world guide.
Two(2) Inclined Supports Explained
Friction calculated on the vertical inclined based on 90mm lateral movement of the pipe NOT modeling a real-world guide
SHOW CAESAR GUIDE AND RESULTS
Segment B same as Segment A except 10mm gap left / right
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