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  1. psobral2

    PIPEPAK & B31.1 code compliance

    I'm using Pipeplus software to perform stress analysis on a high pressure (~91 bar) boiler feedwater pipe. I'm using ASME B31.1 code. The code/allowable stress ratio informed by Pipeplus results is well within the limits (~60% for sustain+pressure case, ~25% for thermal+sustain+pressure case)...
  2. psobral2

    ExpGapInd option in PipePlus

    Thanks GBor, for the fast and exhaustive response! Apparently this option tells PipePlus to use a different approach to calculate thermal displacements. From the PipePlus reference manual: PipePlus supports two approaches to expansion load cases: 1. In the first approach (the default)...
  3. psobral2

    ExpGapInd option in PipePlus

    The program (Pipe Plus) recommends setting the -ExpGapInd option when dealing with non-linear supports. I have a pipe supported by several vertical one-way supports (non-linear), and anchors in both ends. When the pipe is hot, some of these one-ways (the ones near the anchors) are lifted up from...
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