14. Does AutoPIPE perform calculations per ASME B31.3 chapter IX and appendix K
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Area:
Code Calculations
Date Logged & Current Version
Jan 2020 12.02.00.14
Problem:
Does AutoPIPE perform calculations per ASME B31.3 chapter IX and appendix…
46. What methods are used to calculate the K factor from ASME VIII Div 1, appendix EE for use in a Pressure Vessel designed in AutoPIPE Vessel?
Answer:
Given the vessel is 6040mm dia with a wall thickness = 20mm and Limpet / Half pipe coli with a pitch of 150 mm and 40 mm radius.
Referencing, ASME VIII Div 1, appendix EE, figure EE-2 (DN80), the K factor would be read, but parameter D is…
Buckling Problem - Cannot decide what effective length factor (K) values to input to my model, can you help?
I'm working on a 4 columned structural mast and I made a model of it on Sap2000. And Sap2000 gave me great amounts of K factor values, such as 5,7~8,0 That sounds creepy! This tower has 4 columns and spacing is about 2m x 1.2m between. Software doesn…
Pipe and Duct fittings - K values
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Netsys
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
K values for fittings are considered when pressure drop per meter is calculated…
How Infiltration is calculated when using the "Infiltration Head / Depth" method
Product(s):
PondPack
Version(s):
Varies
Environment:
N\A
Area:
Calculations
When a pond's infiltration method is set to "Infiltration Head / Depth", two fields need to be entered. The Infiltration per…
RE: QUESTIONS! HOW I CAN CALCULATE THE PARAMETER KX ,KY AND KZ FOR A COLUMN IN A STRUCTURE OF STEEL
A couple of points. If you are using the AISC 360-10 then you should use the DIRECT ANALYSIS which is the analysis method which is most generic and applicable for all structures. Another great advantage of using DIRECT ANALYSIS is that you can use K=1…
Accounting for K in column design as per ACI 318
Applies To
Product(s):
STAAD.Pro
Version(s):
ALL
Environment:
ALL
Area:
Concrete Design Solutions
Subarea:
American Concrete Design
Original Author:
Sye Chakraborty…