Q. ASME NCD, clarify how AutoPIPE applies the Pressure Stiffening option?


Answer:

Regardless of piping code used in a model, Pressure Stiffening is enabled / disabled on the Static Analysis set dialog:

 

When the Pressure Stiffening setting is not set to "None", the program updates the bend flexibility calculation by dividing each k-factor by:

See Also

ASME BPV-III-1-NCD FAQ

Piping Code Calculations

Bentley AutoPIPE