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  • AutoPIPE Vessel: Moment calculation due to seismic load on bracket supported vessel

    For bracket supported vessels, Autopipe vessel calculating the moment and load as follows Earthquake Load cases (seismic loads could act in opposite direction)) Moment M = abs(Ma)+abs (Mb) Load R = Abs(Ra) + Abs (Rb) Where as per Hand Book …
  • AutoPIPE Vessel: Guide support

    Dear all, How much add value of stiffness in guide support tab during design of skirt support tall tower? If I use fixed lug support as 0 stiffness, And after the same lug I need to design for upper portion of equipment with horizontal reactions…
  • 32. Can 2 rings supports be added to a AutoPIPE Vessel model?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: Can 2 rings supports be added to a AutoPIPE Vessel model? Solution: Yes…
  • Q. While modifying lateral support above 2100 inches from ground on a vertical skirt supported column AutoPIPE Vessel Crashed, why?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version March 2018 40.06.00.07 Problem: Application crashes when I put lateral support above 2100 inches from ground…
  • 28. How to create custom saddles in AutoPIPE Vessel?

    Answer: 1. Open the Customizable Files Management in the main window of AutoPIPE Vessel: 2. Click on Choose File. 3. Open the word file dimsad. 4. Observe that the detailed dimensions and the nomenclatures are all clearly displayed in the…
  • 22. What would be the best recommended saddle position for a horizontal vessel in AutoPIPE Vessel?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2017 40.04.00.08 Problem: What would be the best recommended saddle position for a horizontal vessel in AutoPIPE…