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Sept 2013, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.15
Why are my V-stops not allowing lateral movement during a Hydrotest load case in AutoPIPE ?
From AutoPIPE online help:
A non-linear static analysis cannot be performed on the hydrotest load case i.e. friction, support gaps and soil yielding are ignored.rotest Loads" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information.
Hydrotest Non-linear Method
To enable hydrotest with gaps and friction, check the 'Non-linear' option for hydrotest load set in analysis sets dialog.
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