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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…

  • Design of Solid slab (Conventional slabs)

    Hello Everyone For a while, I was using an Advanced Concrete Design (RCDC) for the design of a solid slab. Today I tried to learn the RAM concept for the slab designs but I saw a design of strips that had never seen before (When I was using RCDC and…

  • Dummy beam

    Hello Everyone. I create a dummy beam with density=0 and E=0 (Figure.1) then I assign the beam (Figure.2) then Staad Error occurs( ***ERROR*** MATERIAL NAME MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY BLANK SPACE )(Figure.3), What is the solution?

  • 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?

  • 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…

  • 07. Modeling the same beam 3 different ways in AutoPIPE

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: Depending on the methodology for modelling a beam to beam…

  • 08. How to model a Trunnion welded structural pipe support in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): All Area: modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8 09.06.01.10 Problem: In the piping industry, Trunnions…

  • 05. How to Model Equipment Supported by Steel and Springs?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): All Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: I am modeling a pipe connecting to a pump which is sitting on an inertia…

  • 04. Define a Displacement at a Support in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): All Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How to apply support displacement to a support? Solution: There…

  • 03. Tips and Tricks when working on Combined Beam Structural & Piping models

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …

  • 03. How to model a vertically pipe supported by a Pipe clamp and spring supports as shown below:

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: How to model a vertically…

  • 02. Model piping held by 2 rigid structural beam supports members in AutoPIPE

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling, Support Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: How to model piping held by 2 rigid structural…

  • 21. Model Wind Sway On A Pipe Rack in AutoPIPE

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

  • 04. General FAQ's about Supports and Beams in AutoPIPE

    Item #1: Support type that are not active for static seismic and dynamic load cases Item #2: Caesar guide support compared to AutoPIPE guide supports Answer: A guide support in AutoPIPE is different than Caesar's guide element - it's equal to Caesar…

  • 01. How to insert / modify a beam in an AutoPIPE model?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Insert a Beam: Step #1: First…

  • 03. Beam Structure modeling in AutoPIPE

    Overview The mass and flexibility of structural supports can have a profound impact on the piping stress analysis. In many instances, if the support structure deflects only a fraction of an inch, it can affect piping moments to the extent where hangers…

  • Extracting (or separating) steel model out of AutoPIPE V8i Select back to STAAD

    Hello all, I have a unique situation and wonder if the software has a solution. We have a linked AutoPIPE V8i Select / STAAD PRO file. Sometime after the STAAD steel model was integrated in to the AutoPIPE model, the original STAAD model was lost. Is…
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