• 02. I am designing EN code tubesheet, where do the terms l1, l1' and gamma (γ) come from?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Answer: The terms l1 and l1' in the image of the output report above refer to the lengths of the shell with different thickness adjacent to tubesheet. Refer to Section 13.5.9 and formulae 13.5.9-1...
  • Error Code 113 - Tubesheet: modulus of elasticity at temperature missing (330 °C).... message appears in AutoPIPE AutoPIPE Vessel
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Vessel Version(s): ALL Area: Error Message Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 43.01.01.011 Problem: The following message...
  • 01. What to do when "load case did not converge" message appears in AutoPIPE?
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Analysis Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Sept. 2016 10.01...
  • 02e. "Hydrotest" - AutoPIPE Load Case
    Mike Dattilio
    The Load> Hydrotest command enables the user to define the hydrotest conditions of a piping system. A hydrotest is a common method for testing the integrity of a piping system before it is put into service...
  • 03g. "Occasional" - AutoPIPE load case
    Shrey Sharma
    Comments, Questions, and Answers about performing a Fatigue analysis in AutoPIPE Item #1: Define an occasional load case Item #2: Define an Sesimic Load combination. See Also Loads and Load Sets...