Pipe Displacement and Pipe Force & Moments Output should be in the same direction (+ve/-ve) for same axis?
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i have question about the direction of force & moments. The pipe force-moments output will have same direction (whether positive or negative) as the pipe displacement at a node or not in Autopipe? i have checked and sometimes the direction between…
05. Why are the results for Eq.10b (known as 10a prior to 2006 addenda) in AutoPIPE's Stress Summary Output always zero?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Area:
Report
Date Logged & Current Version
May 2019 12.01.00.09
Problem:
Why are the results for Eq.10b (known as 10a prior to 2007) in AutoPIPE's Stress Summary…
01. "Maximum displacement stress ratio = zero" message displayed in Results Summary of an AutoPIPE Output report, why?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Reports
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
April. 2017 11.00.00.22
Problem: …
02. *** Summary not available *** message displayed in Results Summary of an Output report when using AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Area:
report
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
April. 2017 11.00.00.22
Problem:
*** Summary not available…
03. Units do not appear to be correct in Results Summary output report in AutoPIPE, why?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Report
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
April. 2017 11.00.00.22
Problem:
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04. Why are the Results Grids Maximum value different than that shown in the Results Summary output report in AutoPIPE?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
ALL;
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Report
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
April. 2017 11.00.00.22
Problem:
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"Result Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Typical question / issues with AutoPIPE's Output "Results Summary" Sub Report
Item #1: "Maximum displacement stress ratio = zero"
Item #2: *** Summary not available ***
Item #3: Units do not appear to be correct in Results Summary, why?
Item #4…
Q. How to export a custom report for harmonic displacements with regards to velocity (Vx Vy Vz Vr) using Report Manager in AutoPIPE?
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
2004, XM, V8i, CONNECT;
Area:
Report
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
June. 2016 10.01.00.09
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04. Report Manager reports FAQ in AutoPIPE
Users now have more power to create data reports with the information that is important to their teams with the new SQLite DB export capability and the AutoPIPE Report Manager.
Comments, Questions, and Answers on Report Manager reports in AutoPIPE:…
"Analysis summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Typical question / issues with AutoPIPE's Output "Analysis Summary" Sub Report
Item #1: What sections are included in the Analysis Summary report:
This report section provides a summary of the current analyses. Information includes when the analysis…
"Preliminary Stress" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
V8i and higher
Area:
Report
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Comments, Questions, and Answers:
Item #1: How to get stresses results…
"General Stress" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's General Stress Output report :
Item #1: Does AutoPIPE displays "Von Mises combined stress" as well as "Tresca combined stress" on the output report?
Item #2: Are the stresses (Octahedral Shear Stress…
"Mode Shape" sub report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Example or report:
Field
Description
Point
Point name
Mode
Mode number
Freq (Hertz)
Frequency (in Hertz)
Translation
X
Translation (Along X)
…
"Frequencies" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Example of report:
Field
Description
Mode Number
Mode number
Freq
Frequency (in Hertz)
Period
Period (in sec)
Perticip. Factor X
Participation Factor (along X)
…
"Stress Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers:
Note: For additional information about Stress Summary report beyond that in the AutoPIPE help, see the following "AutoPIPE_ASME_NB_Example.pdf" Document that was copied to your computer when the software was installed…
"Code Compliance" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers:
Note: see " Piping Code Calculations - AutoPIPE " wiki for more Code specific calculations and reporting errors
Item #1: What is the meaning of:
[xx%]
[TR]
w/sus. load margin
Item #2: Why are Code stress results…
"Forces & Moments" sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Notes:
1. The results displayed in the Forces and Moments report come from the Non-code Combinations tab of the Load Combination dialog box.
2. The forces and moments of single load case ‘components’ during load sequencing is a delta force between…
"Restraint" Sub-report of the Output Report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers for "Restraint" sub-report of the Output Report in AutoPIPE
Item #1: Print a "max load" report for restraints
Answer:
Yes, after you create a new user defined non-code combination, under Tools> Model Options> Combinations…
"Support" sub report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers for Support sub-report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
Item #1: Difference between the Support and Restraint output reports
Item #2: Membrane stresses at pipe supports are not reported
Item #3: During animation…
"Displacement" sub report using Results> Output Report in AutoPIPE
The displacement results for all WIND load as were found to be zero, even for extremely high force wind events
Wave load case gives different displacements after model was rotated
Displacement of piping with soil properties is very large,…
b. "Spring Hanger analysis" sub report using Analyze> Spring Hanger> Print Report command in AutoPIPE
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE
Version(s):
2004, XM, V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Report
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version
Oct. 2015…
"Support"- Model Input listing sub-report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers related to Model input listing: Support sub-report:
Item #1: How to export support node points coordinates from AutoPIPE to Excel ?
To watch the on-demand webinar "Maximizing AutoPIPE Standard and Custom Reporting…
"Load Case Description" - Model Input listing sub-report in AutoPIPE
Applies To
Product(s):
AutoPIPE,
Version(s):
ALL
Area:
Report
Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
The following are issues related to the Model Input listing "Load Case Description…
"Extended Component (Point in v6.1)" - Model Input listing sub-report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers related to Extended Component (Point in v6.1) and lower:
Question #1:
In AutoPIPE 4.6, the supports at each location are identified as "y-stop" and "guides". how do I know what the gap & friction settings are for these…
"TEE" - Model Input listing sub-report in AutoPIPE
Comments, Questions, and Answers related to Model input listing: Tee sub-report:
Item #1: How are local axes defined at a tee in AutoPIPE?
Item #2: Why are the calculated SIF results between 2 Tees different ?
See Also
Component Data Listing…