01. Why are the input grids stiffness units for a rotational support "Lbs/In" when using AutoPIPE?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):ALL;
Area:
Date Logged
& Current Version
March. 2018
11.02.00.10

Problem:

Why are the input grids stiffness units for a rotational support "Lbs/In" when they should be "ft-lbs/deg" ?

Solution:

In AutoPIPE's input grids some columns perform double duty. However only one set of units can be displayed.

Hint: to see the correct units, open the support dialog, place cursor in the Stiffness field, and look at the lower right corner of the application screen

As mentioned in AutoPIPE help, Input Reference, Support Grid:

Units in the Stiffness (Rate/Stiff) field for Rotational support are not displayed correctly i.e. correct default units are English = ft-lb/deg, SI = N-m/deg, Metric = Kg-cm/deg

See Also

"Support" - Input grid tab in AutoPIPE

Bentley AutoPIPE