01. "Maximum displacement stress ratio = zero" message displayed in Results Summary of an AutoPIPE


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):ALL;
Environment: N/A
Area: Reports
Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged
& Current Version
April. 2017
11.00.00.22

Problem:

"Maximum displacement stress ratio =  zero" message displayed in Results Summary of an AutoPIPE Output report, why?

                 Maximum displacement stress ratio =  zero

Solution:

This is correct if the model meets the following criteria:

     A. Model/Segment does not contain any bends

     B. Under Tools> Model Option> Results> Include axial force is disabled (checked OFF). 
              Note: See the online help for information on Results Option: "Include axial force".

Under these conditions, the pipe is free to move in the axial direction without any resistance due to friction on the supports. In addition, the "Include axial force" option is turned off as to not report any stress in the results.

Avoidance: 

To see a Maximum Displacement stress in a model with no bends and/or "Include axial force" option disabled (checked Off)

      A. Under Tools> Model Option> Results> Include axial force is enabled (checked ON). 

      B. Add friction values to pipe supports and perform a Non-linear analysis which will consider
           Gaps/Friction/Soil.

See Also

"Result Summary" sub-report using Results> Output Report

Bentley AutoPIPE