AutoPIPE online help has the following 7 support example systems available for review, Inside of AutoPIPE select:
Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Modeling Approaches> Modeling Approaches> Support>
Note: see each support example and related questions below:
Model 1: Saddle Support
If the saddle support significantly restrains the pipe from moving in the lateral direction, model with high friction value OR as a Support Type = "Guide" with large gap on top and 0.00 gap left / right / bottom. In addition set guide friction value for axial movement resistance.
Also consider using incline support - breakaway features as needed. See AutoPIPE help for details on use of this feature.
Model 2: Trunnion Support
1. Model a Trunnion pipe support
Model 3: Rod Support
2. Model pendulum swing of a pipe on a rod support
Model 4: Pedestal with Rigid Strap
no questions on have been submitted for this support example
Model 5: Rigidly Guided Pipe Slide Assembly
no questions on have been submitted for this support example
Model 6: Sway Strut
no questions on have been submitted for this support example
Model 7: Spring Can with Friction
no questions on have been submitted for this support example
Model 8: Pipe supported by being encased in a concrete block
1. Model pipe encased within a concrete block
See Also
Available AutoPIPE Help Example Methods for Modeling Supports