Implementation of API 610 13th Edition would include line sizes up to NPS 24 and keep AutoPIPE up to date with the newest API code relating to centrifugal pumps. Could this be expected as an update to AP 2026 or will it be released in a later rele...
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From my understanding, AutoPIPE uses a linear elastic calculation for NM.1. Thermoplastic pipes will creep over time and have a creep modulus. This should be used for operating load cases and sustained load cases. ROHR 2 already has this feature i...
This functionality would be very advantageous for post-processing results. I currently have scripts that use the 3D DGN file, with 3D solid graphics disabled, and the SQLite database containing both input data and results for post-processing and e...
Add input for support seismic load multipliers based on ASCE 7-22
In ASCE 7-22 Table 13.6-1, stress calculations and support load calculations use different CAR and Rp factors. To support this requirement, add an option under Member Earthquake Scale Factors that allows users to define separate seismic scale fact...
Add friction scale factor to main analysis set input, as in ignore friction for GR
Very often it is required to perform analysis with and without friction for operating cases. Having the friction scale factor shown will help see these cases without opening the iterations screen.
Add option to Rotate command to apply rotation to Anchor thermal displacements
There is a similar idea submitted titled " Rotate command should update Anchor translational and rotational stiffness components " that could be packaged with this idea. The Rotate command should have a selectable option to apply the specified rot...
Include Snow and Ice Loads in Spring/Hanger Selection Calculations
Currently, AutoPIPE allows snow loads to be applied for stress analysis; however, snow and ice loads are not automatically considered during spring and hanger selection. An enhancement would be to provide an option for including snow and ice loads...
AutoPIPE has a View> Display Axis> Local Axis command to toggles the local axes coordinate system on and off. Arrow colors are the same as global axis (X = Blue, Y = Red, Z = Green). The symbol is drawn on the midpoint of the component. Exte...
Add new User Profile option to control displacement animation settings
Currently, the previously selected Displacement animation settings are not saved to either the model's database or the user's profile. Each time the Displacement command (Results > Interactive > Displacement) is used, AutoPIPE reverts to its...