• 07. How to define independent stiffnesses for Inclined support?

    Shrey Sharma
    Shrey Sharma
    There are 2 ways to define the independent stiffnesses for Inclined support: # Procedure 1: While selecting the inclined support define the stiffness values in the Spring rate option. As shown in the figure below. # Procedure 2: In this…
    • 1 month ago
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  • 06. How to model a support that has a breakaway force and then free to move using AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Dec 2022 12.08.03.015 Problem: How to model a support that has a breakaway force and then free to move using AutoPIPE…
    • 27 days ago
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  • 28. AutoPIPE Stress Isometric customization - modify symbol

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): CONNECT; Area: Stress Isometric Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec. 2022 12.08.03.015 Problem…
    • 8 months ago
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  • Gap Support Modeling Approach

    Tyler Temme
    Tyler Temme
    I am trying to convert a previous model from ADL Pipe to AutoPIPE. The previous model has two gap supports. It appears that ADL Pipe was able to analyze the model (Non-Linearly?) with the thermal case ONLY. When this scenario is transferred to AutoPIPE…
    • 9 months ago
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  • print loads for selected supports

    eswara gollapudi
    eswara gollapudi
    I want to print support loads at selected supports only. How do I do that using results grid?
    • 10 months ago
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  • Pipe stress and axial force

    OTTAP CP
    OTTAP CP
    Hello everyone, I have two questions about pipe stress and axial force in the model after interpretation the results from model. I've attached the file to this post. Why is the force at A41 to A06 in the model the same? Should it be…
    • Answered
    • 10 months ago
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  • 04. How to model a Pipe clamp shoe guide support using AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: How to model a Pipe clamp shoe guide support using AutoPIPE? Solution: Before…
    • 11 months ago
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  • 03. How to model a Pipe clamp shoe support using AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: How to model a Pipe clamp shoe support using AutoPIPE? Solution: Before modeling…
    • 11 months ago
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  • f. Guide - Support Type in AutoPIPE - FAQ's

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's Line Stop Support Type: 1. I nsulated pipe support 2. Slopped pipe support 3. Simple supported Pipe Shoe See Also Different Types of Supports Bentley AutoPIPE
    • 11 months ago
    • AutoPIPE
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  • 01. How to model a piping component supported by steel embedded in concrete using AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Sept 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: How to model a piping component (ex. strainer) supported by steel members embedded…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • k. Anchor - Support Type in AutoPIPE - FAQ's

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Comments, Questions, and Answers about AutoPIPE's Line Stop Support Type: 01. Piping component supported by Steel embedded in concrete 02. Piping supported by overhead Steel
    • 11 months ago
    • AutoPIPE
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  • W2261-9: All stiffness values are zero for the following bilinear support(s).… warning message occurred in AutoPIPE, why?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Warning Date Logged & Current Version July 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: The following is displayed when using AutoPIPE * * * W A R N I N G - MODEL * * *…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 04. Would friction be considered during any movement of of piping supported by an incline support with Ultimate Force Gap setting enabled?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: If an inclined support had a friction coefficient with Ultimate Force Gap enabled…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 03. Are results are the same / different when running a Non-Linear or Dynamic analysis with Ultimate Force Gap option enabled or disabled in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: When performing an analysis with an incline support configured as shown below…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 10. What value of "Friction coefficient" should be used for an AutoPIPE support?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2022 12.08.00.063 Problem: On a support dialog, what value should be used in this field? Solution: The…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 02. Are results are the same / different when running a Linear analysis with Ultimate Force Gap option enabled or disabled in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version June 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: Are the results the same or different when running a linear analysis with Ultimate…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Modelling a turnbuckle hanger , Rigid Strut or a Snubber

    Jackson D'Souza
    Jackson D'Souza
    How do I model a supports like Turnbuckle Hanger , Rigid Strut and Snubber in AutoPIPE.
    • Answered
    • over 6 years ago
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  • Lift-off

    fhr
    fhr
    Is it possible for Autopipe to automatically assume a support is absent when lift-off has occured? FR
    • Answered
    • over 14 years ago
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  • What difference between support load/displacement and displacement?

    OTTAP CP
    OTTAP CP
    Hello, I just found that the displacement in results between support load and displacement is the same at the point where has the guide support with a gap. I notice it in GRTP case. That means whether the support and the pipe move together, However…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • How to model horizontal line from Pipe in Autopipe

    WEBERSOLO
    WEBERSOLO
    How do I model a vertical support on an horizontal line? My major challenge is modeling the horizontal line from the pipe to C01 and then place the vertical support as you can see in the attached image file. This is to mimic the support in the pipe support…
    • Answered
    • over 1 year ago
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  • E36-42: Tie/Link must be connected to another point... error message in AutoPIPE

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: modeling Date Logged & Current Version Feb. 2022 12.07.00.346 Problem: The following is displayed when using Rotating Equipment module in AutoPIPE: …
    • 4 months ago
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  • E36-43: Connected point cannot be the current point... error message in AutoPIPE

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: modeling Date Logged & Current Version Feb. 2022 12.07.00.346 Problem: The following is displayed when using Rotating Equipment module in AutoPIPE: …
    • 4 months ago
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  • 06j. How to model lifting pipe segment(s) using AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Date Logged & Current Version Oct. 2021 12.06.00.48 Problem: How to model lifting pipe segment(s) using AutoPIPE? Solution: Suggest creating…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 09. Support / anchor stiffness are being rest to a lower value when using AutoPIPE, why?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2021 12.06.00.48 Problem: Support / anchor stiffness…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • W726-9: A Guide or Line Stop should not be inserted at following kink point(s)...message appears while using AutoPIPE, why?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Warning Date Logged & Current Version July 2021 12.06.00.48 Problem: The following is displayed in model consistency check report: W726-9: A Guide or…
    • over 2 years ago
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