• 03. How to model a vertically pipe supported by a Pipe clamp and spring supports as shown below:

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: How to model a vertically…
    • 5 months ago
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Wiki
  • 16. Friction Pendulum System - Seismic Isolation - High Load Multi-Rotational Bearings

    Ana Carla Peres
    Ana Carla Peres
    For RM Bridge inside OpenBridge Designer , as shown in the pictures below, the Friction Pendulum System - FPS - is a support device that provides the structure with some level of Seismic Isolation , it is also known as High Load Multi-Rotational - HLMR…
    • 7 months ago
    • LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM
    • LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM Wiki
  • 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
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Wiki
  • 03. Why does line stop ignore friction?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): 2004, XM, & V8i Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 Problem: Would like to know…
    • over 4 years ago
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Wiki
  • 04. Support report indicates a load on a support who's open gaps never closed during an AutoPIPE Analysis, so why is there a load on the support in open gap direction?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL Area: Report Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version June 2015 09.06.02.06 Problem: When reviewing…
    • over 3 years ago
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Wiki
  • SUPPORT FRICTION COEFFICIENT INPUT

    Dipesh Khadka
    Dipesh Khadka
    I am currently analyzing a high-pressure steam header line. The steam header has 3 legs, two sliding and a fixed leg at the centre. The legs are welded around the bottom circumference of the header and to a plate at the bottom. And those plates are bolted…
    • Answered
    • over 5 years ago
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Forum
  • 10. How are a support's axial force due to xxx load case calculated in AutoPIPE's reports?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Results Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version April. 2017 11.00.00.22 Problem: How are supports axial force…
    • over 4 years ago
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Wiki
  • 12. How to factor a combination correctly, 1.2G+1.5E in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Combination Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem…
    • over 4 years ago
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Wiki
  • Why does Dynamic (time-history) Analysis not include support friction?

    Nick.90
    Nick.90
    Surely this will be a significant factor when performing a dynamic analysis of a large bore line completely filled with liquid. What is the argument for/against support friction in dynamic analysis? Thanks, Nick.
    • Answered
    • over 7 years ago
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Forum
  • 03. Spring Hanger Pipe Supports Modeling Examples in AutoPIPE and FAQ's

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    AutoPIPE help has the following Hangers support example systems available for review, Inside of AutoPIPE, select: Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Hangers> Note: see each support example and related questions…
    • 9 months ago
    • AutoPIPE
    • AutoPIPE Wiki