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  • RAM Frame Enhancement Request - Pseudo Flexible Diaphragms

    In RAM Frame, when assigning the load percentages for Pseudo Flexible diaphragms it will not recognize a frame number if that frame does not have a column in a particular diaphragm. Can we either get an enhancement to assign a column to multiple frames…
  • Adding multiple nodes

    Hi everyone. Relativly new user to AutoPipe connect. Wanted to find out if there is an efficient way to copy multiple nodes / supports for a long pipeline. I have a 1500m long pipeline, made up with 12m long sections of pipe. Each pipe section has 3 Guide…
  • 07. How to define independent stiffnesses for Inclined support?

    There are 2 ways to define the independent stiffnesses for Inclined support: # Procedure 1: While selecting the inclined support define the stiffness values in the Spring rate option. As shown in the figure below. # Procedure 2: In this…
  • Support Optimization for rotating equipment - Mainly turbines

    Hi All, My team has decided to try using the Support Optimization option in AutoPIPE after reviewing the "Improved Pipe Design with Support Optimization" video available in YouTube by the AutoPIPE group. The ribbon is quite straight forward, the only…
  • How to modelling double rigid hanger support?

    The hanger model I will make is like the photo above. For single rigid, I can use a v-stop type rod hanger but I cannot add it to double rigid. I created a model by 1. making a clamp using a beam-type pipe 2. then add beam pipe and v-stop…
  • Bentley Portal Update - Important Change for Bentley’s Help Desk and new URL as of May 2023

    With the launch of the new Bentley Support Portal in ServiceNow (SN), users can quickly access our Bentley Communities forums and knowledge articles to quickly and efficiently self-serve and troubleshoot software and other service issues as they arise…
  • ¿Cómo crear Casos de Servicio Técnico, vía Online?

    Informacion Tipo de Documento: Nota tecnica Producto(s): SELECTservices Version(es): N/A Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Como crear Peticiones de Servicio tecnico (ticket) o Soporte Tecnico via Online? 1. Vaya a…
  • Geopak, drainage system design Error

    Hello ! I'm getting this error after running my network. "Capacity for Inlet 11B Exceeded Bypass Flow Unassigned" Does anybody know what this error means and how to fix it ? Any suggestion is highly appreciated. Thanks. RE
  • "Beam # not supported on right End on Layout Type Steel Floor"

    In my model, I have a diagonal beam that is running perpendicular to the girder beam and when I run a Data Check it gives me this error. I've tried dozens of times to remodel everything to make sure all the beams and columns are in the right place but…
  • aspect ratio length-to-thickness ratio

    Hi, I am familiar with (1:1) the aspect ratio with square plate elements, and also the acceptable ratio up to 1:4. Can anyone tell me what is the preferred aspect ratio (length-to-thickness) of plate elements and solid elements in STAAD ? Is there any…
  • RAM Connection plugin disassociated connections from members

    Hello, I have been working on a project and build the analytical model through RAM SS and then designed the connections with the RAM connection plugin. At some point later I made updates to the model (note: I didnt delete any members or change locations…
  • 16. Friction Pendulum System - Seismic Isolation - High Load Multi-Rotational Bearings

    For RM Bridge inside OpenBridge Designer , as shown in the pictures below, the Friction Pendulum System - FPS - is a support device that provides the structure with some level of Seismic Isolation , it is also known as High Load Multi-Rotational - HLMR…
  • 06. How to model a support that has a breakaway force and then free to move using AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Dec 2022 12.08.03.015 Problem: How to model a support that has a breakaway force and then free to move using AutoPIPE…
  • 28. AutoPIPE Stress Isometric customization - modify symbol

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): CONNECT; Area: Stress Isometric Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec. 2022 12.08.03.015 Problem…
  • Gap Support Modeling Approach

    I am trying to convert a previous model from ADL Pipe to AutoPIPE. The previous model has two gap supports. It appears that ADL Pipe was able to analyze the model (Non-Linearly?) with the thermal case ONLY. When this scenario is transferred to AutoPIPE…
  • print loads for selected supports

    I want to print support loads at selected supports only. How do I do that using results grid?
  • Pipe stress and axial force

    Hello everyone, I have two questions about pipe stress and axial force in the model after interpretation the results from model. I've attached the file to this post. Why is the force at A41 to A06 in the model the same? Should it be…
  • Announcements

    Bentley Cloud Services Outage History 11 October 2022 - We are aware of continued, intermittent outages with IMS. Bentley is actively working with our services provider to improve reliability of IMS services. Users who were logged in running CONNECTION…
  • Bulk Import Users with Multiple Roles

    To bulk import (or update) users who may have multiple roles, separate the roles using the > symbol No spaces are required between the roles & the right arrow
  • 04. How to model a Pipe clamp shoe guide support using AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: How to model a Pipe clamp shoe guide support using AutoPIPE? Solution: Before…
  • 03. How to model a Pipe clamp shoe support using AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: How to model a Pipe clamp shoe support using AutoPIPE? Solution: Before modeling…
  • f. Guide - Support Type in AutoPIPE - FAQ's

    Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's Line Stop Support Type: 1. I nsulated pipe support 2. Slopped pipe support 3. Simple supported Pipe Shoe See Also Different Types of Supports Bentley AutoPIPE
  • 01. How to model a piping component supported by steel embedded in concrete using AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: How to model a piping component (ex. strainer) supported by steel members embedded…
  • k. Anchor - Support Type in AutoPIPE - FAQ's

    Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's Line Stop Support Type: 01. Piping component supported by Steel embedded in concrete 02. Piping supported by overhead Steel