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B31J SIFs causes E801-1: FATAL ERROR

Jonathan Bernhardt

Hello, Ever since we started using B31J I've been getting E801-1 errors when trying to run the analysis. This has happened more than once unfortunately. I've read the Q&A about E801-1 and it doesn't seem to refer to this issue, other then mentioning…

5 months ago
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15. Reason #15 why OPIM stress Isometric does not create a drawing file from an AutoPIPE model?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Stress Iso Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2021 12.06.00.048 Problem: Stress Isometric does not create a drawing from AutoPIPE model, why? Solution…

over 1 year ago
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W2164-156: B31 App J - The ratio T1/T2 is greater than or equal to 2.12 for the reducer(s)… warning message occurred in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Warning Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: The following is displayed when using AutoPIPE * * * W A R N I N G - MODEL * * …

over 1 year ago
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W2164-155: B31 App J - The ratio T1/T2 is smaller than or equal to 1.00 for the reducer(s)… warning message occurred in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Warning Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: The following is displayed when using AutoPIPE * * * W A R N I N G - MODEL * * …

over 1 year ago
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04. Can an option be added to not use B31J SIF calculations in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2022 12.08.00.063 Problem: Can an option be added to not use B31J SIF calculations in AutoPIPE? Solution:…

over 1 year ago
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E54-79: No Joint Type & User SIF at the selected location(s)...error message in AutoPIPE

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version May 2022 12.07.00.346 Problem: The following is displayed when entering 0.00 value into a Support dialog field in…

over 1 year ago
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SIF value for two weldolets or branches in same node/point in AutoPIPE model

dudiw

How should I calculate a value of SIF for node in my AytoPIPE model, where two weldolets in same pipe cross section are present (one on the top and second on the bottom; both the same size? I can't find such case in accessible technical standards ASME…

over 1 year ago
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W2164-145:B31 App J: SIF values for the tee(s) below are not valid,... message appears when using AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Warning Date Logged & Current Version Aug2021 12.06.00.48 Problem: The following appears in the model consistency check report: * * * W A R N I N G -…

over 2 years ago
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How to model victaulic mechanical tee threaded

Mirko Faienza

hi, I should model a 1 inch threaded Victaulic type 730 mechanical tee on a 4 inch header. I used the method # 2 exposed in the question "02. How to model branch fitting (i.e. tee, weldolet, ...) ...". what type of sif should I use in ASME B31J ?! I thought…

over 3 years ago
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02. SIF calculations at TEEs are all the same when analyzed per EN13480 -2012 piping code in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Area: Calculation Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Mar. 2015 09.06.01.11 Problem…

over 3 years ago
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W2164-124: B31 App J: Stress intensification factors… warning message occurred in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Warning Date Logged & Current Version March 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: The following is displayed when using AutoPIPE * * * W A R N I N G - MODEL * * …

over 3 years ago
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W2164-94: The validity of SIF data is only demonstrated for a Do/tn ratio less than or equal to 100...warning message occurred in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Warning Message Date Logged & Current Version Feb. 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: The following is displayed when performing a model consistency check in AutoPIPE…

over 3 years ago
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13. Are manually calculated SIF / SCF values used in DNV 2012 ASD calculations in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Calculations Date Logged & Current Version Oct 2019 12.01.00.10 Problem: When calculating SIF / SCF values per DNV-RP-C203, and entering them manually into…

over 4 years ago
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B31.3 2016 stress equations on tees are non-conservative?

Lone Star Expat

Saw this article that states the formulas for the bending stress in tee's can be non-conservative - does B31J need to used instead? Did the formulas change from 2014-2018? http://www.whatispiping.com/asme-b31-3-issue (pasted below) About Author…

over 4 years ago
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Q. *** ERROR: SIF POINT NOT DEFINED. SIF IGNORED... message appears when importing an NTL file into AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Import Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2018 11.04.00.10 Problem: The following was found in the *.MSG log file: *** LAST NODE PROCESSED: 8300 JSIF…

over 5 years ago
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03. SIF values do not match between component listing and Bend data listing reports in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.02.00.10 Problem: when I look at the component data listing for an elbow the SIF are: COMPONENT DATA (Bend…

over 5 years ago
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02. Can the default bend SIF calculations be overridden without affecting the default SIF(1.00) value at a bend's near and far points in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Calculation Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.02.00.10 Problem: In a model where the pipe and elbow have a different pipe ID that includes different…

over 3 years ago
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01. Are the correct SIF calculations being performed in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Calculation Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.02.00.10 Problem: The program does not seem to be using the correct SIF for an elbow, why? Solution…

over 5 years ago
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Fitting dimensions to use with ASME B31J?

Matt Stewart

I'm looking for at least nominal values for welding tee crotch thickness and crotch radius, along with reducer alpha angle and flat length for use in calculating SIF's per ASME B31J. Does anyone have a reference that provides these values? I'm looking…

over 5 years ago
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W726-10: User SIF required at junction at following point(s)... warning message in AutoPIPE

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version Dec. 2017 11.02.00.08 Problem: The following is displayed when using AutoPIPE W726-10: User SIF required at junction at…

over 2 years ago
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E751-1 Tee type gt 8 or lt 1. SIF not calculated - AutoPIPE

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Error Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: The following is displayed while running AutoPIPE…

over 2 years ago
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W726-205: SIF and flexibility factors have not been validated for D/t > 100 warning message appears in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): ALL Environment: N/A Area: Warning Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: What does the following…

over 1 year ago
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Enabling use of HAZOP and SIF Analysis

Deborah Gardiner

Product(s): APM Implementation and Performance Management Version(s): 7.4 + Environment: N\A Area: N/A Subarea: N\A Problem Everything in the strategy development area works for me except…

01. What options are available to insert / override a code calculated SIF in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version March. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: What options…

over 6 years ago
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12. In AutoPIPE, what SIF is being used in the calculations: Automatic Code calculated SIF, User Defined SIF or other?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL Environment: N/A Area: Model Input Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Mar. 2015 09.06…

over 2 years ago
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