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  • 08. Does AutoPIPE calculate MAWP?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version April 2022 12.07.00.346 Problem: Does AutoPIPE calculate MAWP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure)? Solution: As of April…
  • 05. How to calculate AutoPIPE's En13480 calculation for pressure extension stress

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Area: Calculation Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version July 2015 09.06.02.06 Problem…
  • Q. ANSI Check Flange Loading Calculations, for some load cased Operating pressure appears to not be added to Equivalent pressure in AutoPIPE, why?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version April 2020 12.03.00.17 Problem: ANSI Check Effective flange pressure equals P operating plus P eq. For a number of load cases…
  • 07. How are the ASME B31.3 longitudinal pressure stress calculated in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): V8i, CONNECT; Area: Calculations Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Oct. 2015 10.00.00.10 Problem…
  • Strain Equation

    "Matthew Kuriger" wrote: Hi When AutoPIPE calculates the longitudinal strain due to pressure only (unrestrained system), does it use the equation given below: dL = (1/E)*(Sl-vSh-vSr) where: dL = Change in Length E = Elastic Modulus v = Poisson…