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Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10
AutoPIPE online help has the following 7 support example systems available for review, Inside of AutoPIPE select:
Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Support>
Note: see each support example and related questions below
1. if the saddle support significantly restrains the pipe from moving in the lateral direction, model with high friction value OR as a Support Type = "Guide" with large gap on top and 0.00 gap left / right / bottom. In addition set guide friction value for axial movement resistance.
1. Model a Trunnion pipe support
1. Model Vertical Rod support
2. Model pendulum swing of a pipe on a rod support
no questions on have been submitted for this support example
AutoPIPE online help has the following 5 elbow support example systems available for review, Inside of AutoPIPE select:
Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Bends> Base Supported Elbow>
Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Hangers>
Frame structures are commonly used to support piping systems. In most cases, the structure is assumed to be much stiffer than the piping itself and can be modeled simply as a rigid support. However, AutoPIPE also allows a supporting frame structure, such as a pipe rack, to be included in the system model.
AutoPIPE online help has the following 3 Pipe Rack example systems available for review, Inside of AutoPIPE select:
Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Frames>
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