Pipe Stress Analysis Software - FRP Piping
Pipe Stress Analysis Software - FRP Piping
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Good day all,
My company is in the process of upgrading our Pipe Stress Analysis Software.
We design, manufacture, install, and commission FRP piping (above ground, and below ground).
We are currently using an OLD version of Caesar II (4.5), and are happy with CII, but the cost is forcing us to look at alternatives.
We will need to perform static and dynamic analysis on our piping systems, and we are looking at the following options:
AutoPIPE
CAE Pipe
ROHR2
Caesar II
I have seen an old post talking about the merits of various pipe stress analysis software, however there was not reference to FRP Piping, and it was an older post. Since there (surely?) has been much advancement in this area, I would appreciate any feedback, comments, or suggestions.
I would prefer to just stick to CII, it's what I know, but the economics of the situation win. If CII is still that much better than all the rest then we will stick with it, but hopefully there is room for a change...
My company is in the process of upgrading our Pipe Stress Analysis Software.
We design, manufacture, install, and commission FRP piping (above ground, and below ground).
We are currently using an OLD version of Caesar II (4.5), and are happy with CII, but the cost is forcing us to look at alternatives.
We will need to perform static and dynamic analysis on our piping systems, and we are looking at the following options:
AutoPIPE
CAE Pipe
ROHR2
Caesar II
I have seen an old post talking about the merits of various pipe stress analysis software, however there was not reference to FRP Piping, and it was an older post. Since there (surely?) has been much advancement in this area, I would appreciate any feedback, comments, or suggestions.
I would prefer to just stick to CII, it's what I know, but the economics of the situation win. If CII is still that much better than all the rest then we will stick with it, but hopefully there is room for a change...





RE: Pipe Stress Analysis Software - FRP Piping
RE: Pipe Stress Analysis Software - FRP Piping
AutoPIPE contains FRP piping modelling libraries and specific FRP codes (BS 7159), as well as B31.3 for piping design using FRP materials (Ch. VII of B31.3).
I think the Standard license includes what you require.
RE: Pipe Stress Analysis Software - FRP Piping
BS 7159 is a design practice not a code. It is also a withdrawn document.
Any of the pipe stress software packages only approximate the behaviour of GRP. FOr a start they a linear beam and column type product. Thermoset plastic materials responses are non linear.
More intense standards such as ISO 14692 have merit comapred to BS 7159. The latter has size limitations and is overly conservative in some areas.
In the hands of a competent modeller some reliable results caan be achieved with CII or Autopipe. When it comes to cost it is NOT the software cost. It is the investment in time to get to use the product. Is it part of a suite of software documents that allow you to import/export data? For instance AFT's Impulse ( a waterhammer modelling package) allows the export of load cases to examine fluid structure intereaction in CII. What are your customers using? They may denmand one package over another.
I am amazed that you even worry about the cost of the software in a professional organisation in your industry.
Do you also skimp on buying Standards? Do you buy the cheapest company cars?
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RE: Pipe Stress Analysis Software - FRP Piping
RE: Pipe Stress Analysis Software - FRP Piping
RE: Pipe Stress Analysis Software - FRP Piping