Bentley Communities
Bentley Communities
  • Site
  • User
  • Site
  • Search
  • User
AutoPIPE
  • Product Communities
AutoPIPE
AutoPIPE Wiki 03. C-Node or Connecting Nodes in Caesar
    • Sign In
    • -Pipe and Vessel Stress Analysis - Wiki
      • -.Bentley AutoPIPE
        • +a. General Information about AutoPIPE
        • +b. NEW User Guide for AutoPIPE
        • +c. Technical Support - AutoPIPE
        • +d. Download - Install - Release Notes - AutoPIPE
        • +e. Features and Bugs in AutoPIPE
        • +f. License AutoPIPE -
        • +g. System Messages: Warnings, Errors, Crashed, Confirm, etc.. in AutoPIPE
        • h. QA&R program for AutoPIPE
        • i. Security
        • -❤︎ Support Solutions and FAQ's in AutoPIPE
          • +Batch Processing, ITS, and ATS using AutoPIPE
          • +File / Model Management using AutoPIPE
          • +General - AutoPIPE
          • +Graphics - AutoPIPE
          • +Grids (Input & Results) - AutoPIPE
          • -Import and Export - AutoPIPE
            • +01: What file formats can AutoPIPE Import/Export?
            • -02. Imported related issues in AutoPIPE
              • +02-01.a: Import AutoPIPE DAT model
              • +02-01.b: Issues with Importing *.NTL file into AutoPIPE
              • +02-02. AutoPIPE Translators
              • +02-02.d Import ISM files into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.a1: Example 1 - After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected?
              • 02-03.a2: Example 2 - After import, how to fix piping that are not all connected?
              • +02-03.b: Import MS Excel or AutoCAD DWG / DXF into AutoPIPE?
              • 02-03.c: AutoDesk REVIT into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.d: Aveva E3D PSI (XML) into AutoPIPE import issues
              • 02-03.e.i: PXF Import : CADAP.MAP Options
              • +02-03.e: Troubleshooting - Import AutoPlant / OpenPLANT PXF file into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.f: Can AutoPIPE Import Bentley Microstation model information?
              • 02-03.f: Can AutoPIPE V8i Import / Export Bentley HAMMER loads?
              • +02-03.h: Import PlantSPACE model into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.i: Import ProStructures into AutoPIPE
              • +02-03.j: Insert> Model From Bentley SACS using PipeLink or ISM
              • +02-03.k: Insert> Model From STAAD Using PipeLink
              • 02-03.l: CAD To AutoPIPE Integration
              • 02-03.m: Import CIMSteel Integration Standards (CIS/2) or STP file information into AutoPIPE
              • -02-03.n: Import / Export caesar (cii) or Areva PDMS (cii) with AutoPIPE
                • +01. Import / Export CAESAR (cii) file - AutoPIPE
                • 02. AutoPIPE vs CAESAR load combinations
                • 03. C-Node or Connecting Nodes in Caesar
                • 04. Compare AutoPIPE Input Grids with Caesar Spreadsheets
                • 07. Where are similar caesar settings in AutoPIPE?
                • 08. AutoPIPE vs Caesar Benchmark
                • 09. Piping codes availability between AutoPIPE and caesar
              • 02-03.o: Import CAE Pipe or Kpipe into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.r: Import OpenBIM data exchange (IFC) information into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.s: Import Pipe Net into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.t: Import PDMS using I-Sketch, I-Run or Spoolgen into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.u: Import PTC Creo into AutoPIPE
              • 02-03.v: Can AutoPIPE Import SAP 2000 model file?
              • 02-03.w: Import TRIMBLE PIPEDESIGNER 3D into AutoPIPE
              • 04-001: While importing or copy paste into AutoPIPE model, the node numbers are renaming automatically. How to import / copy geometry without changing the node numbers?
            • +03. Exported related issues in AutoPIPE
          • +Libraries - AutoPIPE
          • +Loads and Load Sets - AutoPIPE
          • +Localization (Non-English Language) - AutoPIPE
          • +Modeling Approaches in AutoPIPE
          • +Modules (i.e. Flange Analysis, Spring Hanger Selection, Rotating Equip, TTA) in AutoPIPE
          • +Piping codes - AutoPIPE
          • +Post Processing - AutoPIPE
          • +Printing - AutoPIPE
          • +Reports - AutoPIPE
          • +Settings - AutoPIPE
          • +Stress Isometrics - AutoPIPE
          • +Technology Productivity Capabilities
      • +.Bentley AutoPIPE Vessel (powered by Microprotol)
      • +ADL PIPE
      • +Bentley AutoPIPE Nozzle
      • +Bentley PlantFLOW
      • +Bentley PULS
    • +AutoPIPE Brand Learning Resources
    • +Attend a live meeting with an AutoPIPE Analyst
    • +Q. How to install a patch sent by Bentley AutoPIPE development team?

     
     Questions about this article, topic, or product? Click here. 

    03. C-Node or Connecting Nodes in Caesar


    In the following example, these are connecting nodes (not physical nodes):CNODES allow you to associate certain degrees of freedom between two nodes, with an optional stiffness value. (You can think of your arm/shoulder as a CNODE connection where the 3 translational DOFs are associated but not the 3 rotational DOFs.).

    AutoPIPE doesn’t need CNodes as it deals with Support and Anchors differently to Caesar.  All the functions of CNodes is possible in AutoPIPE.  Supports can have gaps and Supports and Anchors can be connected to either the ground or to another node point.  The tie link is used for tying the ends of the flexible, but only has restraint in one direction.  If gaps are required in other directions then one or more supports can be combined to give this effect. 

    Report loads at a vessel or equipment nozzle: Equivalent in AutoPIPE to a Reference Point. This is a better solution allowing either loads and allowable limits (e.g. from manufacturer) to be reported in a global or local direction. Local is very useful for skewed piping. A reference point can be assigned to any point in the model.

    1. Select Insert > Xtra data > Reference point...

    Connect a support from one node to another:

    1. Select a node point point where an support or anchor has already been inserted.

    2. Select Modify > Support or Anchor ... The support / anchor dialog opens.

    3. Type the connection node in the "Connected to:" field.

    See Also

    Bentley AutoPIPE

    • import
    • Caesar
    • Export
    • C-node
    • AutoPIPE
    • PDMS
    • Areva
    • Share
    • History
    • More
    • Cancel
    • Mike Dattilio Created by Bentley Colleague Mike Dattilio
    • When: Thu, Aug 22 2013 1:35 AM
    • Mike Dattilio Last revision by Bentley Colleague Mike Dattilio
    • When: Wed, Oct 26 2022 4:16 PM
    • Revisions: 9
    • Comments: 0
    Recommended
    Related
    Communities
    • Home
    • Getting Started
    • Community Central
    • Products
    • Support
    • Secure File Upload
    • Feedback
    Support and Services
    • Home
    • Product Support
    • Downloads
    • Subscription Services Portal
    Training and Learning
    • Home
    • About Bentley Institute
    • My Learning History
    • Reference Books
    Social Media
    •    LinkedIn
    •    Facebook
    •    Twitter
    •    YouTube
    •    RSS Feed
    •    Email

    © 2023 Bentley Systems, Incorporated  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy |  Terms of Use  |  Cookies