01. Why are my V-stops not allowing lateral movement during a Hydrotest load case in AutoPIPE ?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE,
Version(s):2004, XM, & V8i
Environment: N/A
Area: Analysis
Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group

Sept 2013, AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.00.15

Problem:

Why are my V-stops not allowing lateral movement during a Hydrotest load case in AutoPIPE ?

Solution:

AutoPIPE V8i 09.06.01.10 and higher:

 From AutoPIPE online help:

Hydrotest Non-linear Method

To enable hydrotest with gaps and friction, check the 'Non-linear' option for hydrotest load set in analysis sets dialog.

AutoPIPE V8i 09.05 and lower:

From AutoPIPE online help:

A non-linear static analysis cannot be performed on the hydrotest load case i.e. friction, support gaps and soil yielding are ignored.

See Also

"Hydrotest" 

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