Calculation of 3D pipe systems (available in German only)
Requires MS Office 2000
The PIPE user interface is completely integrated into MS EXCEL. The EXCEL environment enables the user to implement his own data and links and to create the documentation according his preferences.
The program has been revised completely and the documentation has been enhanced. Additional calculations of singular, non-linear bearings are now possible.
Program features:
The PIPE module determines the following quantities among other things:
Reaction forces and moments
Pipe forces and moments
Displacements
Stresses
Variable spring hanger data / -catalog
Nozzle load
Loads due to earthquakes
Wind load
Friction
Supports with clearance
Buried pipes
Pipe system freely rotatable
Supports and nodes are displayed
Coloured stresses - colours are definable
Expansion joints catalogue interface
Data are determined for the pure dead load case (installation), the pure thermal load case (start / shutdown) and for the combined load case (operation). For an easier assessment, the most important quantities can be presented graphically. The PIPE module is suited especially for the calculation of nozzle loads in pressure vessel design. In combination with the modules WRC and STUT all proofs according to PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) can be performed.
What is new?
Excel environment
Considerably faster calculation (32 bit compiler, calculation separate from input)
Separate documentation. results of the calculations can be processed independently from the input (Excel sheet)
Standardized determination of weight
With the LV add-in any of the LV ATLAS modules (if purchased) can be linked with the PIPE calculation e.g. nozzle loads on pressure vessels (WRC), flanges, various additional loads (WIND, BEBN) etc.
Heavily enhanced calculation of expansion joints
CAD - Feature
Export of the graphics as 2D or 3D-DXF-format for the processing with CAD programs
Predefined views, arbitrarily adjustable
Zooming of details
Up to 12 free selectable stress regions
Free selectable view points
Pre-defined views
Price: 3.990 EUR plus VAT
Literature:
The M.W. Kellogg Company, "Design of Piping Systems", Pullman Power Products, New York 1976
Harry Hampel, "Rohrleitungsstatik", Springer Verlag, 1972
Holzmann, Meyer, Schumpich, "Technische Mechanik Teil 3", Teubner, 1983
Walter Wagner, "Rohrleitungstechnik", Vogel Verlag, 1986
H. R. Schwarz, "Numerische Mathematik", Teubner Verlag, 1986
R. C. Taggert, "Expansions of Pipe", Trans ASCE Paper 1167, 1910
Hovgaard, "Deformation of plane pipe bends", J. Math. and Phys. M. I. T.: Vol. 7 No. 3. pp 198-238
