| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE | ||
| Version(s): | 2004, XM, V8i | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Modeling | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
| Date Logged & Current Version |
Mar. 2015 09.06.01.10 |
Problem:
How does AutoPIPE calculate the weight of a typical pipe fittings (i.e. Tee, elbow, reducer, etc..)?
Solution:
AutoPIPE fittings consist of straight pipe sections with the same center-line length and assigned pipe properties. If there are variations in wall thickness or pipe weight, one could add a new pipe property with the appropriate settings. After creating the new pipe ID, you can insert it into the components as required.
Example, Account for different wall thickness at bend locations with different PipeID.:
Reducer are the only exception, (from online help): Over the length of the reducer, AutoPIPE assumes an average of the connecting pipes for the outside diameter (Do), wall thickness (t). This affects the reducer weight, pipe contents weight, and section properties. Material properties (E, a, and allowable stresses) from the pipe at the near end of the reducer are extended to the far end of the reducer.