	Applies To
	Product(s):	AutoPIPE
	Version(s):	ALL
	Area:	Analysis
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
	Date Logged & Current Version	May. 2016 10.01.00.09

Problem:

Does AutoPIPE check branch connection reinforcement area per ASME B31.3, para. 304.3.3?

If not how can the statement at the end of the output report ("The system satisfies ASME B31.3 (xxxx) code requirements" be true?

Solution:

Most Pipe stress applications (i.e. AutoPIPE and others) do not perform the reinforcement requirement calculations as provided under 304.3. AutoPIPE is a pipe stress analysis application, and when it mentions "The system satisfies ASME B31.3 (xxxx) code requirements” it is specifically directed at satisfying the code requirements for B31.3, Meaning that it is referring to the stress calculation categories (along with stress intensification factors calculations) as provided by the selected piping code.

AutoPIPE help states that reinforcement calculations are not performed for some codes. However, it is not specifically mentioned for ASME B31.3 section.

The following enhancement has been logged:

TFS-E101299:- CAE-CR-1054: Check branch connection reinforcement area per B31.3, para. 304.3.3

Note, current version of AutoPIPE has Tee Reinforcement Calculations for some piping codes (ASME B31.12, B31.8). IF you feel Tee Reinforcement Calculations per other piping codes would be a good feature to be added into AutoPIPE, please add your IDEA here - https://autopipe-brand.ideas.aha.io/.

08. Does AutoPIPE check branch connection reinforcement area per ASME B31.3, para. 304.3.3?

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