Insert 2 node points when a flange is inserted, to allow the user to set the BW SIF
By default, when you insert a WN or Lap Joint flange in Autopipe, it does not account for SIF at the BW joint. User has to enter an additional node point at a flange length and define a Joint Type with a defined offset. This could be automated.
I recommend having the option for a default length, and the ability to enter a user length for the flange to account for differing dimensions among various commercial, and non-commercial flange standards, and that the software consider the flange element of that length to be rigid.
I recommend having the option for a default length, and the ability to enter a user length for the flange to account for differing dimensions among various commercial, and non-commercial flange standards, and that the software consider the flange element of that length to be rigid.