Export Model Explorer results to then run Batch generator commands
Search for a number of models using AutoPIPE's Model Explorer utility and then export that list of models over to AutoPIPE Batch Generator to then run a number of commands on the list of models.
Add design margins to piping loads being sent to structural
When it comes to exporting pipe support loads from AutoPIPE to STAAD, PipeLINK is an effective tool. While PipeLINK has most of the necessary functionality, there is a lack in the ability to add a Design Margin to the pipe support loads sent from ...
A need to track displacements of reference points?
how to track displacements of reference points? I understand that reference points are only used to track forces and moments but i want to see separately the displacement results of these reference points instead of manually searching node by node...
Extract system Response Spectra at decoupled connection points
The capability of producing FRS at some points is sometimes needed to analyze small bore branches. Generally, the small bore branches could be decoupled from the headers for seismic analysis, but these lines shall be evaluated separately using the...
ASME Flange Summary to show both Operating and Seating in separate columns
Currently the results summary will show the worst case for the flange. ASME B16.5 flanges combined with spiral wound gaskets will commonly fail the seating condition check with the ASME division 1 checks. This can be ignored provided the operating...
Turn off wind in 1 or more directions for segement
In some cases pipes are shielded from wind from walls etc, it would be helpful to be able to turn the wind off in that direction, on that segment, Currently you can only turn off all of the wind loads on a segment
about 2 months ago
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Future consideration
Flange Ansi check as per UG-44: setting a user ratio for each rating
Ansi/kellogs method is a widely used way to check flange joint, but different standard, or client specification could use different allowable. Now the ASME BPVC VII UG-44 suggest 2.2 for B16.5 #150 and 1.5 for most of the others; DNV suggested 1.5...