• 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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  • 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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  • W726-116: Support will be hidden since all gaps > gap... message appears when 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 appears in the model consistency check report: * * * W A R N I N G…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • RE: Left and Right sides of a support

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Hello Jackson, Is this in reference to Stress Isometric Tables? If yes, continue below otherwise please add more information to your description above. For the given support The following "Support Data" table was printed on the Stress Isometric…
    • over 6 years ago
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  • Expansion Joint Gap input

    Dipesh Khadka
    Dipesh Khadka
    I want to know what is the meaning of Gaps input in Autopipe for Expansion joint tie rod? What does a forward or a backward gap signifies? Is forward gap always mean for tension purpose and backward for compression? As I have heard, there will always…
    • Answered
    • over 6 years ago
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  • RE: Expansion Joint Gap input

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Hello Dipesh, Please remember that there are 3 supports in AutoPIPE that have a forward / back gap setting: Incline, Line Stop, and Tie link. Incline and Tie Link support Specify a gap forward to enable the supported point to move toward the connected…
    • over 6 years ago
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  • RE: Problem with Isogen

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Hello Daniel, With a support configured as: the stress iso table should appear like this: Note the line, highlighted Yellow, directly under the vertical support, All gaps are defined correctly regardless of segment direction. Regards, …
    • over 6 years ago
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  • Load on Pipe Support

    Bilal Waseem
    Bilal Waseem
    Hi, I am doing an assignment on a process loop in which a centrifugal pump is pumping water through a long spool into a process tower (height = 50 m). During an earthquake, the liquid line towards the process tower showed excessive vibration. The entire…
    • over 7 years ago
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  • 07. What typical gaps values should be used for guide supports in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Environment: N/A Area: modeling Subarea: Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged…
    • over 8 years ago
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