• 01. How to properly model a nozzle at the dished end of a vessel in AutoPIPE?
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): All Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06...
  • 21. How AutoPipe vessel takes care of Saddle if its placed on Transition element like Cone?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    Answer: The diameter at the cone location where the saddle is attached is considered for the analysis, the calculation procedure is same as that of a saddle attached to a regular shell component. The...
  • 04. How do you enter f1 and f2 for cone calculations in ASME VIII mandatory appendix 1-5?
    Tanaji Gaikwad
    There is no way to apply a value for f1 and f2, these values are calculated by the program when there is a support (e.g. Legs).
  • 03b. Modeling Vessel / Nozzles in AutoPIPE
    Mike Dattilio
    The following section will contain questions and answers pertaining to modeling vessels and/or nozzles in AutoPIPE. ATTENTION: Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: Help > Contents> Contents...
  • 08. How to model a nozzle that is rotating due to hydrostatic bulging at the base of a large storage tank that is not on the global axis in AutoPIPE?
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): All Area: Modeling Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Dec 2014, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06...