Advanced Modeling and Analysis Using AutoPIPE

This Learning Path contains courses for the advanced AutoPIPE user, including Dynamic Analysis, Buried Piping Analysis and AutoPIPE Interoperability.  It is expected that the QuickStart Learning Path material is understood in order to be successful using this training material.  Click on the course title to download the dataset.  Click on the video to view the training recordings.

• Modal Analysis Using AutoPIPE and Dynamic Introduction - In this course, we will introduce the concept of dynamic analysis and learn about the modal analysis approach. 
  • Learn the concept of dynamic analysis
  • Learn about the modal analysis approach

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• Response Spectra Analysis Using AutoPIPE - In this course, we will learn how Response Spectra are produced and applied for SSRS and MSRS analysis. 
  • Setting up a model for modal analysis
  • Creating and applying a response spectrum
  • Defining the MSRS analysis solution set
  • Reviewing the dynamic results for single and multiple analyses

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• Time History Analysis Using AutoPIPE - Water/Steam Hammer - In this course, we will learn about unsteady flow in pipes and how the AutoPIPE Fluid Transient module can be used to simulate them via time history analysis. 
  • Using the AutoPIPE Fluid Transient module to simulate unsteady flow

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• Time History Analysis Using AutoPIPE - Slug Flow - In this course, we will learn about how to use AutoPIPE to simulate Slug Flow via time history analysis.
  • Using AutoPIPE to simulate Slug Flow via time history analysis

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• Time History Analysis Using AutoPIPE - Steam Relief - In this course, you will learn about Steam Relief analysis in AutoPIPE. 
  • Setting up a model for modal analysis
  • Graphically reviewing mode shapes
  • Determining the amount of mass participation.
  • Define the Relief Valve Properties
  • Assign the static and dynamic Loads to the model
  • Review the static and dynamic results

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• Harmonic Analysis Using AutoPIPE - In this course, we will learn how Harmonic loads are defined and assigned to simulate vibration loads in piping systems and how to consider the results. 
  • Define and assign Harmonic loads to simulate vibration loads
  • Review the results

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• Non Metallic Piping Analysis in AutoPIPE - In this course, you will learn Modelling approaches for Non Metallic piping. Analysis, post processing and code compliance to ISO 14692. 
  • Non Metallic vs Metallic Piping
  • Non Metallic analysis approaches
  • Main content FRP/GRP to ISO 14692
  • Supplementary content BS 7159, FRP B31.3, HDPE CC N755-1 B31.1, PVC B31.8

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• Buried Piping Analysis in AutoPIPE - This course contains exercises to introduce you to buried piping in an AutoPIPE model.  
  • Assigning Soil Properties to Piping
  • Inserting a Virtual Anchor
  • Running a Static Analysis
  • Applying Building Settlement
  • Applying Soil Overburden Load
  • Applying Seismic + Thermal Load
  • Applying Buoyancy Load

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• Analysis Considerations for Offshore and Sub-marine Piping - This workbook contains exercises to introduce you to offshore and sub-marine piping analysis considerations in AutoPIPE.
  • Applying Hydrostatic Buoyancy Loading
  • Applying Hydrodynamic Wave Loading
  • Applying Wind Loading
  • Applying Incidental Pressure head
  • Modifying the Pipe Properties
  • Inserting Soil Properties
  • Inserting Riser Supports
  • Running the Analysis and Post Processing Setup
  • Reviewing Combinations
  • Reviewing Code Stress Results

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