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    06. Why does the Hydrotest case show an Allowable K Factor of 0.9 in AutoPIPE?

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    Product(s): AutoPIPE,
    Version(s): All
    Area: Loads
    Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

    Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10

    Problem:

    Why does the Hydrotest case show an Allowable K Factor of 0.9?

    Solution:

    Please see the following AutoPIPE help section:

    Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Bentley AutoPIPE> Command Reference> Load Commands> Hydrotest Loads

    see Notes section:

    See Also

    "Hydrotest" 

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