InRoads S&S Pipe Bends

Question

Hello all, 
 
 In InRoads S&S, is there a way to model pipe bends in a storm drain network? Thanks in advance. 
 
 MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 3) - V08.11.09.459 
 InRoads Suite V8i (SELECTseries 3) - V08.11.09.493

Kevin McDonald · Accepted Answer

Pipe bends are handled by the Junction Loss calculations (HEC-22 2nd ed. section 7.1.6.5). Anywhere in your network where a pipe is connected to another pipe without a manhole or inlet, the loss at the bend is calculated using the junction loss equation 7-8.