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  • 08. How to model a Pipe that is supported by being encased within a concrete block using AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2015 09.06.02.06 Problem…
  • 10. How to model a vertical vessel held in place by 4 supports in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Oct. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: …
  • 01. Is a V-stop model as a Bi-directional the same as a V-stop model as a shoe in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version March. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: Will the results change…
  • 04. Modeling Tie/Link supports in AutoPIPE

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version Jan. 2019 12.00.00.14 Problem: How to model Tie/Link supports correctly in AutoPIPE? Solution: When Tie/Link is entered…
  • 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…
  • 01. Different Types of Supports In AutoPIPE?

    AutoPIPE has 9 different types of pipe supports. Note: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section to see a grid and hyperlinks that completely describes each type of support and their respective bearing directions: Help > Contents> Contents Tab…
  • 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…
  • Model 5: Modeling a "dummy leg" as a pipe using AutoPIPE

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2017 11.01.00.17 Problem: How to perform the "Model 5: Modeling a "dummy leg" as a pipe" as found under Modeling Approaches…
  • 05. How to model a Roller Support in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Oct. 2017 11.01.00.23 Problem: How to model a Roller Support in AutoPIPE? Solution: Typically used for support…
  • Supports

    "Lluis Vidales" wrote in message news:4850f7a3@news.prod-bent.dmz... Is there any information related to the equivalence of standard support types from Autopipe (V-stop, guide, spring, constant, line stop, incline, rotation, damper, tie-link) to common…
  • placing guide horizontal and sliding base- urgent

    "Chandanjit Aulakh" wrote: Dear Staff, 1.I have to place a guide horizontal and sliding base type support on a horizontal run of the pipe. This type of support will guide the horizontal run of the pipe but at the same type support's base which will…
  • Supports

    "Chandanjit Aulakh" wrote: Dear Staff, To clear some of my doubts in modeleling supports. please reply to my questions first in yes or no.. and then substantiate if needed..(please also note that for the below questions : the pipe is horizontal (x…
  • 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…
  • RE: Modelling a turnbuckle hanger , Rigid Strut or a Snubber

    Hello Jackson, Open the support dialog and press help button in lower right corner of the dialog. Here you will see a table of all the support types available in AutoPIPE with descriptions, bearing direction, and support options. The bearing direction…
  • 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…
  • RE: AutoPIPE support type - Guide

    Hello Sandip, From AutoPIPE help: For the special case of a Guide on a vertical pipe axis (less than 1 degree inclination from the true vertical), the restricted movements are input in the global coordinate system (global -X, +X, +Z -Z). Otherwise…
  • 01. How to model a insulated pipe support in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Oct. 2015 09.06.02.06 Problem: How…
  • 06. How to model a support that moves with the tank/vessel?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2015 09.06.02.06 Problem: How…
  • h. Damper - Support Type in AutoPIPE - FAQ's

    Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's Damper Support Type: Item #1: How to model a Viscous Damper in AutoPIPE See Also Line Stop - Support Type Bentley AutoPIPE
  • 01. Which direction is forward or backward on an Incline support, Rotation Support, or Snubber support in AutoPIPE?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version July 2015 09.06.02.06 Problem…
  • d. Incline - Support Type in AutoPIPE - FAQ's

    Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's Incline Support Type: Item #1: Which direction is forward or backward on an Incline support, Rotation Support, or Snubber support in AutoPIPE? Item #2: Linear analysis with Ultimate force gap enabled…
  • 02. How many supports at 1 node point constitutes an anchor?

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Environment: N/A Area: Modeling Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • 01. Available AutoPIPE Help Example Methods for Modeling Anchors with related FAQ's.

    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group AutoPIPE help has the following 7 support…