0. How to apply a Dynamic Seismic / Response Spectrum load case in AutoPIPE?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):ALL;
Area: Load case
Date Logged
& Current Version
June 2021
12.06.00.48

Problem:

See the following resources to learn how to apply a Dynamic Seismic load case in AutoPIPE

Solution:

 Resources available 

1. AutoPIPE help

a. Open the Dynamic Analysis dialog select the Modal and Response Spectrum tabs; press the Help button to see complete details of these features. 

b. While on any dialog highlight any field by placing the cursor in that field and press the keyboard F1 key to see specific detailed information.

c. Select the Help ribbon

i. Press the Supplemental Documentation icon button and search for "AutoPIPE MSRS Example Tutorial". Highly suggested to manually repeat the steps outlined in the document.

ii. Select 

- Contents icon button> select Search Tab> enter "Modal" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information.

- Contents icon button> select Search Tab> enter "Response Spectrum" (include the quotes), press List Topics button, double click on the selected topic from the list provided to see more information.   

2. Bentley AutoPIPE Communities

a. Dynamic Analysis WIKI - reference both Modal Analysis and Response Spectrum

b. Training - Webinar - Help WIKI

i. On demand Webinars

AutoPIPE Dynamic Analysis Series: Modal Analysis (all 3: Sig Workshop, Webinar, and Webinar Discussion hour)

- AutoPIPE Dynamic Analysis Series, Response Spectrum Analysis (both Sig Workshop and Webinar)

ii. Bentley Institute / Learn Server>

- Advanced Modeling and Analysis>

- Modal Analysis Using AutoPIPE and Dynamic Introduction

Response Spectra Analysis Using AutoPIPE

See Also

Dynamic "Response Spectrum" Analysis

Bentley AutoPIPE