• 02. How you define a Seismic load combination in AutoPIPE?

    Shrey Sharma
    Shrey Sharma
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Load case Date Logged & Current Version Aug 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: How you define a Seismic load combination in AutoPIPE? Solution: To include the…
    • 1 month ago
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  • 02. How to add Concentrated Forces to separate load case(s) and combine with another load case (ex. Gr) when using AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version June 2023 23.00.00.230 Problem: Two forces on different locations on a pipe stress model. Each force should be in a separate…
    • 3 months ago
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  • Q18. What is the meaning of the number printed in brackets for each AutoPIPE combinations, ex Amb to T20 {21}?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Reports Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: What is the meaning of the number printed in brackets for each AutoPIPE combinations…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 06. Results Summary combinations appear to be missing from AutoPIPE's output report, why?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version Juky 2022 12.08.01.010 Problem: In this scenario, there are six load com bination cases: 1. GR+Max 2. Amb to T1 3. Amb…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 10. Is it possible to combine S.A.M. load case (S1..S10) with a static seismic load case (E1..E30) in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Load cases Date Logged & Current Version May 2022 12.08.00.063 Problem: Is it possible to combine S.A.M. load case (S1..S10) with a static seismic load…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 22. SAM cases are not included in AutoPIPE's code combination 2Mb2+ 2Mce, only the seismic force are being evaluated, why?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Cod combinations Date Logged & Current Version Aug. 2021 12.06.00.48 Problem: SAM cases are not included in the 2Mb2+2Mce code combination. Solution:…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • 20. Time History Results on symmetric model does not match when using AutoPIPE, why?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Report Date Logged & Current Version Feb 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: Per the given symmetric model (attached, original and one I created from scratch): …
    • over 1 year ago
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  • 21. Calculate SAM and Expansion stress values independently, and then add these two stress values together in a single combination using AutoPIPE

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version Jan 2020 12.02.00.14 Problem: Calculate SAM stress values and Expansion stress values independently, and then add these two…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • 20. How are the moment results for the selected Combination Method (ex. SRSS, ABS, etc..) calculated in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Date Logged & Current Version Nov 2019 12.02.00.14 Problem: How are the moments in the Code Compliance report calculated based on different combination…
    • over 3 years ago
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  • 08. Why on the Non-Code combination tab does the initial case for occasional load not change in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Combination Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • 04. How to modify existing User defined combination names in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Combination Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • 03. Can the default Combination Name be renamed - example: "Gravity" to "GW" in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Combinations Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • 02. How to add Pressure and Hydrotest load cases to a Non-Code combination in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Combination Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • 01. How to set up a non-code combination to print 0.3*gravity when axial displacement at a support exceeds 1/8" in thermal load case in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Combinations Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • 08. What is more important, AutoPIPE's results for Operating Conditions (ex. GrT1P1, GrT2P2, ...etc. ) or the individual load cases (ex. P2, T1, T2, Gr, P1...) results?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Answer: The user would be advised to only look at the results for Operating Conditions (ex. GrT1P1, GrT2P2, ...etc). Would suggest that user turn off all non-operating conditions. Example: Give the following Analysis sets: This would produce…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • 03. Why no Max Range combination was displayed for HDPE piping?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Results Date Logged & Current Version April 2019 12.00.00.14 Problem: Why is there no Max Range code combination for HDPE piping with the "Include Max Range…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • 06. How to set HOOP Stress allowable for both Operating or Design Pressure in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Results Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: How to set HOOP Stress allowable for both Operating or Design Pressure in AutoPIPE…
    • over 5 years ago
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  • 17. Why are results for a combination subtracting dynamic load cases (ex. GRT1P1 +U1 -S1 -R1) higher than when adding the same dynamic load cases (ex. GRT1P1 +U1 +S1 +R1) in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Report Date Logged & Current Version April. 2018 11.03.00.08 Problem: Why are results for a combination subtracting dynamic load cases (ex. GRT1P1 +U1 …
    • over 5 years ago
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  • W831-14: Maximum number of combinations limit is reached. message appeared in AutoPIPE

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): 2004, XM, V8i Area: Warning Message Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Feb. 2015 09.06.01.10 …
    • over 2 years ago
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  • 02. What value should be entered into the "No. of thermal ranges" setting in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Settings Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Jan. 2017 10.01.00.09 Problem: What value should be entered…
    • over 5 years ago
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  • 14. Why are my Code / Non-code combinations not being printed in the output report or results grids when using AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Area: Reports Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Dec. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem: Why are my actual load cases…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • 06. How to automatically find the MAX load case from a group of load cases in an AutoPIPE model

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE, Version(s): All Area: Combinations Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Problem: In order to evaluate the total load from operating conditions and…
    • over 4 years ago
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  • General questions not covered by AutoPIPE's Code / Non-Code combination WIKI pages

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    1. Default Code and Non-Code Combinations in an AutoPIPE model 2. User Combinations as a Template for the Next Model User code or non-code combinations created in the program can be used as a template for other models with the same analyzed load cases…
    • 10 months ago
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  • 16. How does the program determine the Young's modulus value used when calculating the bending stress due to the combined moments from multiple load cases in a User defined combination in AutoPIPE?

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): ALL; Environment: N/A Area: Combinations Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Nov. 2016 10.01.00.09 Problem…
    • over 5 years ago
    • AutoPIPE
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  • Default Code and Non-Code Combinations in an AutoPIPE model

    Mike Dattilio
    Mike Dattilio
    Applies To Product(s): AutoPIPE Version(s): All Area: Settings Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group Date Logged & Current Version Feb. 2016 10.00.00.10 Problem: How…
    • over 5 years ago
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