| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE, | ||
| Version(s): | ALL | ||
| Area: | Load | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group |
Problem:
How can the pipe movement be greater than the support gap setting for wind load combinations in AutoPIPE?
Solution:
AutoPIPE does not accept velocity profile input at this time. AutoPIPE does show the pressure profile and how it is calculated in load summary of the input listing. ASCE 7 defines wind speed as the nominal design 3-second gust wind speed at 33 ft (10 m) above ground for Exposure C category.=
Note that Kz value is 1.0 at 33 ft. So Kz gives the velocity profile per ASCE-7.
You may use a similar procedure, entering your own velocity profile, to compute the pressure profile in Excel and then input in AutoPIPE. Refer to ASCE-7 for actual tables or equations.
Also one may search the internet for converters:
Examples:
Wind speed to pressure - click here or click here or click here
Wind Speed Unit Converter - click here or click here