• AutoPipe can not open the Autopipe report viewer, and popup there is no root element.

    Deoksik Nam
    Deoksik Nam
    AutoPipe report viewer is not working on my system. and a message pops up saying there is no root element.
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    • 1 month ago
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  • Release for hanger selection

    Sean Pellerin
    Sean Pellerin
    What is the impact for the pipe installer "release for hanger selection" is checked? To elaborate: It is my understanding when sizing springs with the "release for hanger selection" checked, AutoPIPE treats the anchor as being free (in the selected…
    • Answered
    • 1 month ago
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  • Surge Analysis HDPE Pipe

    Yusuf Islam
    Yusuf Islam
    How to surge analysis in HDPE pipe with AutoPIPE? with the condition that there are buried pipes and above ground
    • Answered
    • 3 months ago
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  • Modelling a vibration clamp

    Shashank Shekar
    Shashank Shekar
    Hello, I am trying to model an anti vibration clamp in AutoPIPE. Could I please be provided with a guideline document to model a clamp of this sort? Essentially, a breakaway force has been calculated, and it is understood that the pipe would be free…
    • 5 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…
    • 10 months ago
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  • Nuclear Class 1 analysis training

    eswara gollapudi
    eswara gollapudi
    Where and when can I get Class 1 analysis training using AutoPIPE?
    • 11 months ago
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  • Seismic Static Analysis Vertical Factor

    Kayla Olde
    Kayla Olde
    Where does the default value of 0.5 for vertical factor when performing adding static earthquake loads come from?
    • Answered
    • over 1 year ago
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  • EN 1591-1 flange analysis

    Sean Pellerin
    Sean Pellerin
    Is EN 1591-1 flange analysis currently in development for AutoPIPE?
    • Answered
    • over 1 year ago
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  • AutoPIPE Intermediate - Static Analysis and Loads - Participant Dataset

    Jessica Alegre
    Jessica Alegre
    In this course, you will learn how to work with the various static loads and analysis in AutoPIPE. Skills Taught: Review the assigned Gravity loads Assign Snow loads Assign Thermal loads Assign Static Earthquake loads Assign Wind loads …
    • AutoPIPE Intermediate - Static Analysis and Loads - Participant Dataset.zip
    • over 1 year ago
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    • AutoPIPE Training Data Set
  • 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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  • AutoPipe for buried pipeline stress analysis

    Rion Nuruzzaman
    Rion Nuruzzaman
    Hi, I would appreciate if anybody can suggest me on how I can get some webinars/videos on buried pipeline stress analysis using AutoPipe which are suitable for beginners.
    • over 1 year ago
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  • How to Account for Rotational Moment in Pipe Threading

    Nicholas Baker
    Nicholas Baker
    How can you account for movements within pipe-to-fitting thread engagement? Movements in the threading can occur axially and rotationally at varying load applications. Autopipe does not seem to have an input for fittings or connections that accounts…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Critical Load Buckling for Lower Rigidity Material Piping (e.g. PVC, CPVC)

    Daniel Bittinat
    Daniel Bittinat
    Good afternoon, Is there any plan/development for critical load buckling for piping with relatively low rigidity such as PVC, CPVC, etc.? In cases with large lengths and non-trivial thermal growths, there is a reasonable concern that this piping could…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • How to design clamp support in vertical pipe?

    Rasel Sultan
    Rasel Sultan
    Hi Everyone, I have a query regarding a clamp support in vertical pipe. I am sharing a picture showing the support type. The clamp is sitting on the grating. I need expert suggestion on this kind of support. Thank you Rasel
    • Answered
    • over 3 years ago
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  • Is there any specific code to follow for snow load?

    Rasel Sultan
    Rasel Sultan
    Hi, I am curious about snow load applied on pipes? I understand from the help desk how snow load is calculated from given density of snow and its height (if I choose density medium). My question is: Is there any specific codes or books or reference…
    • Answered
    • over 4 years ago
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  • Comparison Modal analysis Caesar II Vs AutoPIPE

    Luke Andrew
    Luke Andrew
    For simple models Caesar is missing many natural frequencies even using its consistent mass method. The frequencies it does report are not always accurate.
    • Comparison Modal analysis C2 Vs AP.pdf
    • 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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  • Meaning of "Range ID" in AutoPIPE hanger selection?

    gosplate
    gosplate
    Hello, I would like AutoPIPE to automatically select hangers from the LISEGA catalog. The Spring Size makes enough sense, but I cannot figure out what the "Range ID" means. Can anyone please explain? Thanks!
    • over 10 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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  • Analysis and exporting to Pipelink

    MorganK
    MorganK
    Hi, I am using Windows 7 and Bentley AutoPIPE V81 (SELECT series 4) Advanced Edition Version 09.05.01.05. I want to know is there a limit for sets/quantity of load cases that AutoPIPE can export to PipeLink (I intend to export the piping model…
    • Answered
    • over 9 years ago
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  • Creating multi-chambered bottles with PULS

    Kyle Hennessee
    Kyle Hennessee
    I have a sytem with 5 recip compressors. The first stage of each compressor uses 2 of the cylinders, so I need to create a double hung bottle. One of the performance runs indicates that the machines will be run in a single acting condition; and therefore…
    • Answered
    • over 10 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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  • Pipe on the floor

    flashing
    flashing
    Dears, Could anybody tell me how to model a pipe lies on the floor? The pipe is steel, 300 mm diameter. Pipe is supported but there is one part (9 m long) stays on the floor. Thank you!
    • over 10 years ago
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  • PDF

    Treatment of Support Friction in Pipe Stress Analysis

    ChWehrsig
    ChWehrsig
    The article "Treatment of Support Friction in Pipe Stress Analysis" was published by the American society of Mechanical Engineers and written by Liang-Chuan Peng, Houston, Texas, USA. Download the attached document for complete details on the subject…
    • Treatment of Support Friction in Pipe Stress Analysis.pdf
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    • over 13 years ago
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  • Total Plant 3D PDF

    Mitchell Sklar
    Mitchell Sklar
    • Total_Plant_1.pdf
    • over 11 years ago
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    • AutoPIPE General
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