| Applies To | |
| Product(s): | AutoPIPE Vessel |
| Version(s): | ALL |
| Area: | Error Message |
| Date Logged & Current Version |
March 2025 45.00.03.001 |
Problem:
The following message appears in AutoPIPE Vessel, how to avoid it?
262 ANCHORAGE: Insufficient skirt/shell thickness at junction with anchor chairs
Solution:
In this case the wording of the error clearly mentions Anchorage. Thus, generate an output report and review the Anchoring section for errors/
Example:
Find Error: Details given in calculation results.
As shown above both the values for Skirt thickness: ej = 0.25 in and the Element thickness required was calculated to ej = 0.816 in. Modify the model as needed until the message no longer appears (ex. consider increasing skirt thickness, etc...).
For complete details on the calculation of Element thickness required... see reference below:
Equipment Design, by Lloyd E. Brownell and Edwin H. Young, chapter 10, Design of Supports for Vertical Vessel. (Eq.10.59)