11. How to specify user stress indices to apply to only one end of a bend in an AutoPIPE model?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):ALL
Environment: N/A
Area: Modeling
Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged
& Current Version
Mar. 2015
09.06.01.10

Problem:

How to specify user stress indices to apply to only one end of a bend? 

Solution:

Using a nuclear piping code selected (i.e.  ASME NB, NC, or ND), select the bend's Near or Far point then select

Insert> Xtra Data> Joint Type and User SIF>. When the dialog appears, select the proper joint type or select User to enter all the indices values. press OK button when completed. 

See Also

Bentley AutoPIPE