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  • How to model an existing support with a vertical post and a hydraulic stauff clamp?

    There is an existing pipe support in a plant as shown in figure. Now I need to run the analysis on both pipes and the support member (A-HSS Tube). How to properly model it so that I can get stresses in support member also. And also how to model when U…

  • AutoPIPE known issue - defect 781999

    Applies To Product: AutoPIPE Severity: High First Affected Version: 09.05 Fixed and Released in Version: 12.08.00.063 Title Time history Location dialog does not accept beam nodes Reported…

  • How to change Beam ID in an AutoPIPE model?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: How do I... Date Logged & Current Version April 2022 12.07.00.346 See video here: Note : select from the bottom right corner of the video to enlarge…

  • N25-36: Support Connection is only applicable to models with beams...message appears when using AutoPIPE

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): ALL Area: Note Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: The following message appears when using the Menu command to delete…

  • 1. When modifying beam component dialog was found to be blank and AutoPIPE crashes, why?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Crashes Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2021 12.06.00.48 Problem: Model is stable when performing general edits, analysis, and reporting tasks. However…

  • thermal expansion of beam elements

    Does anyone know, can you model thermal expansion of beam elements? I don't think it's possible but thought I'd ask.

  • How to model an Articulating Pipe Support

    The Articulating Pipe Support contains two rotational points, how do you model the Articulating Pipe Support to allow free moment rotations at the two pivot locations as shown in the illustration below?

  • Components' dimension and vibration analysis

    Hello, lets assume we have a piping system which is supported by a beam structure. When we model the geometry of the system, auto pipe uses beam element (effectively Euler-Bernoulli). The we make the beam structure connected to the piping bu inserting…

  • C. Piping model with beam and soil does not converge, what should be done in AutoPIPE to avoid?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Analysis Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: When analyzing a model beam…

  • AutoPIPE known issue - defect 747811

    Applies To Product: AutoPIPE First Affected Version: 9.2.0 Found in Version: 11.00.00.22 Fixed and Released in Version: 11.01.00.20 Area: All Severity: Critical Backlog…

  • 15. "Edit" Commands Enhancements & Defects for AutoPIPE

    Enhancements and defects for Edit commands: Undo Redo Cut Copy Paste Delete Move/Stretch Rotate Scale Segment Renumber Goto Point Beam.. Goto Beam Next Beam Prev Beam Note: if an enhancement or defect has not been…

  • 19. Stress color plot shows beams as dark black, why?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Graphics Date Logged & Current Version Oct. 2018 11.04.00.10 Problem: Beams appear as a dark Black on stress color plots: Why and how to avoid? Solution…

  • 03 Can AutoPIPE export the beam structure to STAAD using pipelink?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Export Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: Can AutoPIPE export the beam structure to STAAD using pipelink? Solution: Please…

  • 26. Beams Codes Enhancements & Defects for AutoPIPE

    Note : if an enhancement or defect has not been added to the program, log an Service request for that enhancement. The more requests logged per an enhancement, the quicker the CAE development team will add that feature to the program. Select one of…

  • Piping and Structural Model Integration

    Does integration between the Piping model and Structural model really matter? What are the barriers to implementing integration in todays workflow?

  • RE: AutoPIPE Base Supported Elbows

    Hello Joe, Considering modeling per fig 1.2.6 b, one can use model approach 2, 4, or 5. Of those methods, model #5 would be the best approach. This approach can be used to capture the radial thermal expansion of the bend and any thermal growth of the…

  • RE: Problems during inserting and copying beam

    hello Vishal, If you are going to use a node point on the pipe as a base point to copy beams then the beam needs to be connected to that node point. As you already pointed out, if the base point is not on the highlighted selection set then an error…

  • How to Copy / Paste Beams using AutoPIPE?

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

  • 01. When importing a AutoPIPE DAT file into another model where both files have beams, beam errors may occur, why?

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

  • 12. Why are modal results of a pipe different from beam with identical properties in AutoPIPE reports?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Results Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: Why…

  • 05.Beams appear to be rotated after PipeLINK file is imported into AutoPIPE model, why?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT; Environment: N/A Area: Import Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2016 10.01.00.09 …

  • 09. How to model a Trapeze / Beam supported pipe in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT; Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version June. 2016 10.01.00.09 …

  • RE: Beam member axis

    Hello James, Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Results Interpretation> suggest reading all these documents, but to answer your question see the following: -> Straight Pipe Forces and…

  • Displacement Calculations

    How does AutoPIPE calculate displacement of various points throughout a given model? I have been unable to find anything concrete online or in the help files. I am modeling a scenario for a colleague and his calculations using standard beam deflection…

  • .c Frames / Beams - Modeling in AutoPIPE

    The following is based on the following AutoPIPE's help section: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Frames> Frames: Pipe Rack Modeling Examples Frames: Pipe Rack Modeling Examples Frame structures are commonly…
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