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01. What does the Point suffixes +1 ,+2 , etc. mean in AutoPIPE's results?

Mike Dattilio

Example: The +1, +2, are typically associated with soil points that occur between actual node point of the model. Example: In the image above A05 F is the far point of a bend, and +1, +2, etc.. are soil points spaced as defined on the Soil tab…
- 7 months ago
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W2164-12:System contains Gaps/Friction/Soil data. Please enable non-linear option in the following analysis sets warning message in AutoPIPE

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Warning Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: What…
- 3 months ago
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AutoPIPE Virtual Training - Buried Piping Analysis

Jessica Alegre

December 02, 2020 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Virtual Event
Course Description This workbook contains exercises to introduce you to buried piping in an AutoPIPE model. Skills Taught • Assigning Soil Properties to Piping • Inserting a Virtual Anchor • Running a Static Analysis • Applying Building Settlement ...
- over 2 years ago
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Virtual Training: Buried Piping Analysis in AutoPIPE

Jessica Alegre

Virtual Training: Buried Piping Analysis in AutoPIPE Host: Luke Andrew, Application Engineer, Bentley Systems, Inc. Date/Time: August 19, 2020, 3 pm EDT - 6 pm EDT Register Now This course contains exercises to introduce you to buried…
- over 3 years ago
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06g. Using load case displacement as a new starting point for analysis in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version March 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: Piping is modeled per layout drawings, after applying a number of operating conditions…
- over 3 years ago
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"H/D is greater than 14.0" - Bentley Message displayed in AutoPIPE

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: The…
- over 3 years ago
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"The value should be in range 0.010 to 10.000"... message appears when using AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Message Date Logged & Current Version March 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: "The value should be in range 0.010 to 10.000.".. message appears when trying to enter…
- over 3 years ago
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H/D is greater than 14.0

Mahmoud Obaid

Hi, regards the subject, i searched for an answer to this problem and as far as i understood, either ways, the program will take the ratio of 14. My concern is about changing this value, so i can enter it manually so i get the right results. Does…
- over 3 years ago
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Modeling Soil as Flowable Fill

Andrew Moore

What is the best way to model flowable fill in Autopipe? I model direct buried piping systems all the time in sandy soil, but I'm looking for some advice as to how to best model flowable fill. The properties of flowable fill can vary greatly, but below…
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- over 4 years ago
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W2164-58: Soil ID: xxx ,Bedding const. K cannot be zero. Reset to 0.1... message appears in AutoPIPE

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version June 2019 12.01.00.10 Problem: The following warning message appears when running a model consistency check report: W2164…
- over 4 years ago
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05. How to define building settlement for a Nuclear codes?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem: How to…
- over 4 years ago
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W2164-30: Outside diameter does not match with soil properties at following point(s) warning message occurred in AutoPIPE, why?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version June. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: The following…
- over 2 years ago
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A.08. How to calculate the soil properties for a buried pipe on a 45 deg angled slope when using 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 June. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: How to calculate…
- over 4 years ago
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A.07. How to account for the weight of soil acting down on the pipe in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version June. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: …
- over 4 years ago
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RE: When I reduce the soil k1/p1/k2 parameters in the Trans Down direction, why doesn't this change(increase) the settlement?

Mike Dattilio

Hello Jay, As Jessica had mentioned, upon opening the model, SoilModelling-01, she had found it to have the inputs as described. However, upon opening the second model, SoilModelling-02, the Trans Vertical Dn soil stiffness values were set the same…
- over 6 years ago
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RE: For a buried pipe, does AutoPIPE soil model apply the self-weight of the soil cover (ie. soil above pipe) as a load?

Mike Dattilio

Hello Jay, No the Soil properties dialog calculated the soil spring only. Use the Buried Pipe Result Model Options and review the Soil sub-report which lists the forces and deformations at the pipe-soil interface of each soil point and buried piping…
- over 6 years ago
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D-01 What reference was used to set the default values Seismic Wave Data dialog 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 reference…
- over 4 years ago
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RE: +Y supports in time history analysis

Mike Dattilio

Hello Eswara, When performing a dynamic analysis (ex. Time History) requires to first run a modal analysis. From AutoPIPE help (Reference Information> Analysis Consideration> Modal Analysis> ): The structure is assumed to be linear and thus all gaps…
- over 6 years ago
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Tutorial - Soil Overburden and Seismic Wave Propagation in AutoPIPE v9_5.zip

Mike Dattilio

Introduction: The analysis of a buried piping system requires special modeling consideration. This is because the restraint (support) provided by soil surrounding a buried pipe is continuous. As AutoPIPE analysis is based on discretely defined points…
- Tutorial - Soil Overburden and Seismic Wave Propagation in AutoPIPE v9_5.zip
- over 9 years ago
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11. How to enter Hydrodynamic data for mass points located between actual node points in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: …
- over 6 years ago
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09. What soil calculation method should be applied to underwater / subsea piping when using AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: …
- over 6 years ago
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04. How to model soil over concrete pier type supports (bell foot type) in order to report realistic supports loads/displacements in AutoPIPE?

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: …
- over 1 year ago
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07. How can I set the RESTRAINED pipe option for B31.8 2007 onshore / underground piping

Mike Dattilio

Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Area: Calculation Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2015 09.06.01.10 Problem…
- over 3 years ago
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D. Piping model with underwater piping resting on the seabed does not converge, what should be done in AutoPIPE to avoid?

Mike Dattilio

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: How to fix a model of an…
- over 2 years ago
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C. Piping model with beam and soil does not converge, what should be done in AutoPIPE to avoid?

Mike Dattilio

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…
- over 4 years ago
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