How to model an existing support with a vertical post and a hydraulic stauff clamp?
There is an existing pipe support in a plant as shown in figure. Now I need to run the analysis on both pipes and the support member (A-HSS Tube). How to properly model it so that I can get stresses in support member also. And also how to model when U…
Bentley Facilities Space Planner CONNECT Edition Update 4.1
What's New Highlights for Bentley Facilities Space Planner CONNECT Edition, Update 4.1 (v10.04.01.10)
Supports MicroStation CONNECT Edition Update 17.2 (v10.17.02.61) + OpenBuildings Designer Update 10.1 (v10.10.01.151)
Supports ProjectWise Design…
What are Inclined Supports and how do I use them?
Applies To
Product(s):
STAAD.Pro
Version(s):
ALL
Environment:
ALL
Area:
Modeling Solutions
Subarea:
Supports
Original Author:
Phil Riegel, Bentley Technical Support…
Stress Ribbon Bridge - Cable Compatibility
Stress Ribbon Bridge
The stress-ribbon bridge is the modern analogy to the rope bridge; tough, it's considered very desirably due to its quite attractive aesthetic. it's usually applied to pedestrian bridges, where the vertical forces are less demanding…
Why does the support have the same displacement as the pipe displacement?
This v-stop support is set gap below equal 0, and gap above with large number.
In my opinion, this support is supposed to connect to the ground and will not move with the pipe, doesn't it?
AS results in above figures, it seems like the support always…
I Have a Model Containing Compression Only Soil Springs In Which The Wind Loads Are Producing Very Large Displacements. How Do I Resolve This?
Applies To
Product(s):
STAAD.Pro
Version(s):
All
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Modeling Solutions
Subarea:
Supports
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
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pipe supports for large radius bends
I am trying to perform a stress analysis on a 24" diameter steel pipe during the pullback process of a horizontal directional drill. The client is asking for an over-break analysis. This is for the section of pipe being lifted up to form a large radius…
Multiple Support in a Single Point
Hi everyone,
This is my first time here and I don't know if my question does make sense.
My manager wants me to model point where there are gaps in X, Y, and Z direction.
I am planning to combine a Guide and a Line stop support type in a single…
How to control Support Locator on Piping isometric BOM
I have used support locator for specifying a resting support (Pipe just resting on steel), and wanted to get this information on isometric BOM.
But the result show that the locator support information is coming in SHOP BOM, i wanted it on Field BOM…
To Fix Support Rotation Issue By Manual Rotation or By placing supports using OpenPlant Support Engineering .
Applies To
Product(s):
OpenPlant Modeler CONNECT Edition
Version(s):
10.07.00.32
Environment:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Area:
Placement Error
Subarea:
N/A
Original Author:
Harshavardhan K,Bentley Product…
Pipe Support Cannot Update by Modify OPM CE
Hi Gents
I got a problem on pipe support modification, see the detail as described on the picture below
To Create Custom Support MTO Report Using Reporting Designer Tool
Applies To
OpenPlant Suite of Products
Product(s):
OpenPlant Project Administrator CE
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition (10.07.00.32)
Environment:
Windows 8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:
Reporting Designer Tool
Subarea:
Reports…
Different support loads if connected to ground or modelled beams
Hi,
I have noticed significant difference between support loads for the same point and the same load case, but once with modelled beams and once without. The values are as follow: 1)modelled beams:
2)without beams. support connected to "ground"…
How to Place a Pipe Support on TEE and get it in Iso Output
Applies To
OpenPlant CONNECT Edition
Product(s):
OpenPlant Modeler
Version(s):
10.06.00.23
Environment:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:
Piping/Support
Subarea:
Placement
Original Author:
Soham Mhaskar…
How do I delete multiple supports at once in input grid without having to select which to delete from the pull down?
I am trying to delete multiple supports that exist as duplicates at single nodes. When I attempt to delete by selecting the supports in the input grid, it still prompts me to select from the pull down. This is extremely time consuming. Is there a work…
Error in OPSE: UILink is invalid or contains no instances. UILink must contain instances to be displayed in PropertyUI.
Hello
I am develloping new placement procedures in OpenPlant Support Engineering V8i (SELECTseries 6) Version 08.11.11.235 Windows 7 x64
I have very simple script:
Object1 = BESM.agr.CreateInstance("Class_1") # Create 1st instance
UILink.InstanceList…
Allowing a structure to slide in a direction like a roller
I am wanting the end supports to slide in the -x direction instead of put stresses into the beam system. How do I change the staad model to allow for this?
Support Reactions not shown in Superstructure reports and substructure analysis - Leap Steel Bridge
In Leap Steel Bridge, after the analysis is ran I can not view support reactions for all of my abutments and piers. The only one that shows up is for the first abutment. I am unable to edit parameters like other result reports to view more POI's.
In…
How to Group Supports Based on Common EC CLASS Name
Applies To
Product(s):
OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):
08.11.09.XXX (SS5) | 08.11.11.XXX (SS6)
Environment:
Windows 7/8.1/10( 64 bit)
Area:
Settings/Attributes
Subarea:
Configuring the BOM and Reports…
How to Show All Supports with Same Isometric Symbol in AutoPLANT - OpenPant Isometrics
Applies To
Product(s):
OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):
08.11.09.XXX(SS5) | 08.11.11.XXX (SS6)
Environment:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:
Settings/Attributes
Subarea:
Modifying Isometric Content - Isometric…
Any way to Place Supports in a Referenced Piping Model File in OpenPlant Modeler?
Hi, Is there any way to place supports in a referenced piping model file using OpenPlant Modeler. Right now, only flexibility is to place those supports in active piping model file. How can I place supports on a referenced piping model file? Upon placement…
How to Change/Edit the Name of Custom Support.
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPLANT Modeler
Version(s):
10.XX.XX.XX
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Setting/Attribute
Subarea:
Pipe Support
Original Author:
Vidit Ruhela, Bentley Product Advantage Group
Overview…
RE: Hinged support
Please take a look at the AutoPIPE help Contents - Modeling Approaches - Supports for some guidance. This seems like rod support (incline support) in the z direction to me. More here:
How to show all Supports with Same Isometric Symbol in Generated Isometrics
Applies To
Product(s):
OpenPlant Isometrics Manager
Version(s):
08.11.09.XXX(SS5) | 08.11.11.XXX (SS6)
Environment:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Area:
Settings/Attributes
Subarea:
Modifying Isometric Content - Isometric…