• How to model an Articulating Pipe Support

    Kemal Naim
    Kemal Naim
    The Articulating Pipe Support contains two rotational points, how do you model the Articulating Pipe Support to allow free moment rotations at the two pivot locations as shown in the illustration below?
    • over 3 years ago
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  • How to find worst case of concentrated forces?

    Heidi Jacobsen
    Heidi Jacobsen
    Hi, I am modelling a pipe system where concentrated forces and moments are applied (in Gravity case) at the interface connection points. Is there a way to check which sign combination that gives the worst result regarding stresses and restraint forces…
    • over 8 years ago
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  • Extracting (or separating) steel model out of AutoPIPE V8i Select back to STAAD

    Christopher Foley
    Christopher Foley
    Hello all, I have a unique situation and wonder if the software has a solution. We have a linked AutoPIPE V8i Select / STAAD PRO file. Sometime after the STAAD steel model was integrated in to the AutoPIPE model, the original STAAD model was lost. Is…
    • over 9 years ago
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  • How to Analyse Anchor Point Support

    Ramesh kasthuriraj
    Ramesh kasthuriraj
    I am new to USe Auto Pipe I have done my Drawing in Auto pipe What are the steps i need follow to find out the Anchor Point Support and adjusting the point How to Change Pipe Code And Material please advice me
    • over 12 years ago
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  • Bend forces in Autopipe

    Saurav Challani
    Saurav Challani
    Dear All, I am a University student, working with Autopipe for one of our project. I was asked one question during the project review that how does Autopipe calculates the bend forces (as we do not define the velocity or flow in the pipeline) ?? …
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Response Specturm

    SAURABH JAIN
    SAURABH JAIN
    Dear, I have recently started working with AutoPipe Nuclear and I have been asked to do the response spectrum analysis. I have referred the help files and the community posts but I am got getting the basic idea of defining the basics of response…
    • over 10 years ago
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  • Autopipe anchor force calculations

    samhuff
    samhuff
    In a recent model (ASME B31.1 Code) that AUTOpipe (Plus XM Edition) that the forces and moments at an anchor were different when a vertical guide was either shown or removed. The odd thing though is that the gaps on the guide are 4.3…
    • over 14 years ago
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  • Warning message (W726-10: User SIF required at junction at point )

    Saurav Challani
    Saurav Challani
    Dear All, I am facing the problem with branch connection, as the main run is of dia. 400mm and two branch connections are of 150mm placed in opposite direction. I tried to specify the SIF's but still m not getting rid of this warning and doesnt autopipe…
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    • over 10 years ago
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  • Modeling Suction and Discharge piping in a compressor station

    Rajendran
    Rajendran
    I have a basic question regarding modeling piping in a compressor station. Typically, the compressor is installed first and properly levelled and grouted. The pipe (discharge and suction) is installed next and all adjustments to the piping are performed…
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    • over 12 years ago
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  • Export AutoPipe loads to Staad

    Stressed
    Stressed
    Hi, I am having a few problems exporting support loads from AutoPipe to Staad. I can't do it. The integration document I have says that there should be an option under the 'Result' drop down menu in AutoPipe labeled 'Export Support Loads to STAAD'…
    • over 11 years ago
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  • Thrust/Anchor Block

    SAURABH JAIN
    SAURABH JAIN
    Dear, Can anyone suggest how a Thrust block is modeled in Autopipe?? I have approached for the same like as in CAESAR II i.e. changing property of the soil near anchor/thrust blocks but what is the correct method to model a thrust block in AutoPipe…
    • over 10 years ago
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