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a_angle_x_axis_a_angle_y_axis_a_angle_z_axis ------/ 25
a_axis_b_axis_c_axis_rotational_restraint ------/ 25
a_b_c_coord_system ------/ 25
a_b_c_coordinate_system ------/ 25
a_b_c_coordinates ------/ 26
a_b_c_coordinates_no_check_mark_with_use_directional_vectors_selected ------/ 26
a_b_c_coordinates_use_action_angles_selected_movement_force_for_c_axis ------/ 26
a_b_c_coordinates_use_action_angles_selected_rotation_moment_for_a_axis ------/ 27
a_b_c_coordinates_use_angles_selected_movement_force_for_b_axis ------/ 27
a_b_c_coordinates_with_use_anaction_angles_selected_movement_force ------/ 27
about_absolute_coordinates ------/ 28
about_asme_branch_connections ------/ 28
about_damper ------/ 28
about_dampers_a_b_c_coordinates ------/ 29
about_free_along_y_axis ------/ 29
about_friction_coefficient ------/ 29
about_limit_stops ------/ 29
about_pipe_size_for_flanges ------/ 30
about_si_factor_according_to_asme_code ------/ 30
about_stress_intensification_factors_for_pipes ------/ 30
about_the_radio_ ------/ 30
about_zero_length_components ------/ 30
abs_length ------/ 31
abs_length_expansion_joint ------/ 31
adjusting_the_size_of_the_graphics_axis ------/ 31
allowable_cold_stress_f1 ------/ 31
allowable_cold_stress_sc ------/ 31
allowable_hot_stress_data ------/ 32
allowable_hot_stress_f2_method_2 ------/ 32
allowable_hot_stress_navy ------/ 32
allowable_hot_stress_swedish_piping_code_method_ ------/ 32
allowable_hot_stress_sh ------/ 32
allowable_operating_stress_se ------/ 32
allowable_stress_at_room_temperature ------/ 33
allowable_stress_at_room_temperature_class_3 ------/ 33
allowable_stress_data_navy ------/ 33
allowable_stress_data_swedish_piping_code_9_5_method_1 ------/ 33
allowable_stress_data_tbk5_6_alt ------/ 33
allowed_load_variation ------/ 33
anchor_is_totally_free ------/ 34
anchor_is_totally_rigid ------/ 34
anchor_movements ------/ 34
anchor_node ------/ 34
angle_between_joint_c_axis_and_x_y_z_axes ------/ 34
angle_deg ------/ 35
asme_b31_1_appendix_vii_soil_parameters_data_group ------/ 35
asme_branch_connections_radio_button ------/ 35
asme_class_2_data_group ------/ 35
asme_class_3_data_group ------/ 35
axial_direction ------/ 36
axial_friction_coefficient ------/ 36
axial_friction_coefficient_for_soil_loads ------/ 36
b31_1_power_piping_code_compliance_data_group ------/ 36
b31_3_power_piping_code_compliance_data_group ------/ 36
b31_4_liquid_petroleum_piping_compliance_data_group ------/ 36
b31_8_or_dot_guidelines_data_group ------/ 37
b_axis_and_c_axis_with_use_directional_vectors_selected ------/ 37
backfill ------/ 37
base_temperature ------/ 37
bellows_o_d_ ------/ 37
bend_flex_factor ------/ 37
branch_connection_geometry_data_group ------/ 37
building_settlement_bs_ ------/ 38
buoyancy ------/ 38
buoyancy_calculations_joint_ ------/ 38
c3_tolerance_c3_ ------/ 38
c_angle_x_axis_c_angle_y_axis_c_angle_x_axis ------/ 39
c_angle_x_axis_c_angle_y_axis_c_angle_z_axis ------/ 39
class_rating ------/ 39
client_s_name ------/ 39
coefficient_in_code_book_y ------/ 39
coefficient_in_code_book_y_b31_3_ ------/ 39
coefficient_in_code_book_y_navy_ ------/ 39
coefficient_of_expansion ------/ 39
coefficient_y ------/ 40
cold_spring_for_pipes ------/ 40
combined_stresses_tresca_and_von_mises ------/ 40
concentric ------/ 40
conservative_allowables_c ------/ 40
contents_data_group ------/ 40
contents_weight ------/ 41
coordinate_system_data_group ------/ 41
coordinate_system_for_restraints_data_group_ ------/ 41
coordinate_systems_data_group ------/ 41
corrosion_allow_ ------/ 41
cross_sectional_area ------/ 41
current_line_num_ ------/ 42
cut_length ------/ 42
cut_long ------/ 42
cut_short ------/ 42
delta_dimension_coded_to_data_group ------/ 42
delta_dimension_coded_to_flanged_valve ------/ 42
delta_dimension_coded_to_valves_ ------/ 43
delta_dimension_to_to_node_data_group ------/ 43
delta_x_delta_y_and_delta_z ------/ 43
delta_x_delta_y_delta_z ------/ 43
density ------/ 44
density_insulation_ ------/ 44
density_of_surrounding_fluid ------/ 44
depth ------/ 44
design_factor_f ------/ 44
design_factor_for_combined_stress_f3 ------/ 44
design_factor_for_hoop_stress_f1 ------/ 45
design_factor_for_longitudinal_stress_f2 ------/ 45
designation_joints_ ------/ 45
deviation_dev_ ------/ 45
dimension_from_from_node_to_tangent_intersection_point_ ------/ 45
dimension_from_from_node_to_to_node_(branch_connection) ------/ 45
dimension_from_from_node_to_to_node_data_group_(valves) ------/ 45
dimension_from_from_node_to_to_node_data_group_expansion_joint_ ------/ 46
dimension_from_from_node_to_to_node_data_group_joints_ ------/ 46
dimension_from_from_node_to_to_node_data_group_reducer_ ------/ 46
dimension_from_from_node_to_to_node_for_flanges ------/ 46
dimension_from_from_node_to_to_node_for_pipes ------/ 47
dimension_from_tangent_intersection_point_to_next_node_ ------/ 47
directions_and_movement_ranges ------/ 47
displaying_the_graphics_axis ------/ 47
distance_from_centerline_to_outer_surface_on_b_axis ------/ 47
distance_from_centerline_to_outer_surface_on_c_axis ------/ 48
dnv_rules_for_submarine_pipeline_systems_code_data_group ------/ 48
dt_design_temperature_is_higher ------/ 48
eccentric_flat_side_down ------/ 48
eccentric_flat_side_up ------/ 48
eccentric_flat_side_user_defined_ ------/ 48
ech ------/ 49
elbow_bend_properties ------/ 49
elbow_or_bend_and_fitting_thickness ------/ 49
engineer_s_employee_no_ ------/ 49
engineer_s_name_initials ------/ 49
equivalent_stress_design_factor_nep ------/ 49
existing_spring_hanger ------/ 50
expansion_joint_physical_properties_data_group ------/ 50
expansion_joint_stiffnesses_data_group ------/ 50
extruded_tee ------/ 50
fabricated_tee ------/ 50
far ------/ 51
far_end ------/ 51
far_end_flange_face ------/ 51
far_end_of_flange ------/ 51
far_end_of_joint ------/ 51
far_end_weld_point ------/ 51
fields_that_are_grayed_out_ ------/ 51
fields_that_are_grayed_out_code_compliance_analyses_ ------/ 52
fields_that_are_grayed_out_hydrotest_case_ ------/ 52
flange_data_group ------/ 52
flange_data_group_valves_ ------/ 52
flange_face_orientation ------/ 52
flange_length ------/ 52
flange_on_from_end_ ------/ 53
flange_on_to_end_ ------/ 53
flange_pair ------/ 53
flange_weight ------/ 53
flanged_ends_data_groups ------/ 53
flanged_valve ------/ 53
flexibile_joint_properties_data_group ------/ 53
flexibility_factor_asme_nb_3686_5_ ------/ 54
flexibility_factor_conditions_ ------/ 54
flexibility_factor_modeling_procedure_ ------/ 54
flexible_joint_data_group ------/ 55
for_bend ------/ 55
for_from_node ------/ 55
for_from_node_si_factor ------/ 55
for_to_node_ ------/ 55
for_to_node_si_factor ------/ 55
force_a_axis_b_axis_c_axis_ ------/ 55
force_x_axis_ ------/ 56
forces_per_unit_length_of_piping_ ------/ 56
free_along_all_axes_when_weight_analysis_processed_for_spring_hanger_design ---- / 56
free_along_y_axis_when_weight_analysis_processed_for_spring_hanger_design ------/ 56
free_or_rigid_expansion_joints_ ------/ 56
friction_deviation_tolerance_percent_ ------/ 57
from_node_elbow_bend_ ------/ 57
from_node_nom_dia_ ------/ 57
from_node_pipe_size ------/ 57
general_information_about_ripple ------/ 57
global_coordinate_location ------/ 57
graphics_axis ------/ 57
gravity_factors ------/ 58
gravity_loadings ------/ 58
hanger_design_options ------/ 58
hoop_stress_design_factor_nh ------/ 58
horizontal_stiffness_factor ------/ 58
hours_hrs_ ------/ 58
how_to_create_a_piping_model_step_1 ------/ 59
how_to_create_a_piping_model_input_units_step_2 ------/ 59
how_to_create_a_piping_model_output_units_step_3 ------/ 59
how_to_create_a_piping_model_step_4 ------/ 59
how_to_define_a_piping_analysis_load_cases ------/ 59
how_to_enter_a_branch_connection ------/ 60
how_to_enter_a_flange ------/ 60
how_to_enter_a_joint_component ------/ 60
how_to_enter_a_pipe_component ------/ 60
how_to_enter_a_reducer_component ------/ 61
how_to_enter_a_release_element_component ------/ 61
how_to_enter_a_restraint ------/ 61
how_to_enter_a_valve_component ------/ 62
how_to_enter_an_anchor_component ------/ 62
how_to_enter_an_elbow_or_bend ------/ 62
how_to_enter_an_expansion_joint_component ------/ 62
how_to_enter_anchor_initial_movements_and_rotations ------/ 63
how_to_enter_data_in_the_soil_loads_data_group ------/ 63
how_to_enter_modal_analysis_data ------/ 63
how_to_enter_piping_properties ------/ 63
how_to_enter_process_data ------/ 63
how_to_enter_wind_loads_or_uniform_loads ------/ 64
how_to_obtain_a_piping_code_compliance_analysis ------/ 64
how_to_set_graphics_axis_size ------/ 64
how_to_set_graphics_font_size ------/ 64
how_to_set_size_visibility_for_spring_hangers_normal_restraints ------/ 64
how_to_simulate_occasional_loads ------/ 64
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_(b31.1) ------/ 64
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_(b31.3) ------/ 65
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_(b31.4) ------/ 65
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_b31_8 ------/ 65
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_asme_class_2 ------/ 65
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_asme_class_3 ------/ 65
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_dnv_rules ------/ 65
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_navy ------/ 65
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_polska_norma ------/ 66
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_(swedish_method_1) ------/ 66
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_swedish_method_2 ------/ 66
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_tbk5_6 ------/ 66
how_to_specify_a_code_compliance_analysis_norwegian_piping_code_tbk_5_6_method_2 -- / 66
how_to_specify_a_node_for_graphics_display ------/ 66
how_to_specify_a_zero_length_component ------/ 67
how_to_specify_piping_codes_for_a_piping_system ------/ 67
include_pressure_stiffening_effects ------/ 67
include_rotational_pressure_deformations ------/ 67
include_translational_pressure_deformations ------/ 67
inheritance_properties_ ------/ 67
initial_movements_data_group ------/ 68
initial_node_number ------/ 68
initial_rotations_data_group ------/ 68
inside_diam_ ------/ 68
installed_load ------/ 69
insulation_data_group ------/ 69
insulation_factor ------/ 69
insulation_weight ------/ 69
joint_factor_e ------/ 69
joint_factor_e_b31_4_ ------/ 69
joint_factor_e_b31_8_ ------/ 70
joint_factor_e_navy_ ------/ 70
l ------/ 70
l_axis ------/ 70
l_liberal_equation_ ------/ 71
l_n_g_coord_system ------/ 71
lateral_direction ------/ 71
latrolet ------/ 71
length_joints_ ------/ 71
length_of_bellows ------/ 72
level_ ------/ 72
limit_stops_a_b_c_coordinates_ ------/ 72
load_angles_data_group ------/ 72
load_case ------/ 72
load_case_conditions_and_data_considerations ------/ 72
load_coefficient ------/ 73
long_or_short_radius ------/ 73
long_radius_short_radius_user_defined ------/ 73
lower_limit_x_axis_ ------/ 73
m_alternate_method_ ------/ 73
m_higher_temperatures_ ------/ 73
m_lower_temperatures_ ------/ 74
manipulating_the_graphics_axis ------/ 74
material ------/ 74
material_anchor_ ------/ 74
material_data_group ------/ 74
material_insulation_ ------/ 75
material_pipe_properties_ ------/ 75
materials_for_stress_analysis ------/ 75
max_spacing_with_respect_to_diameter ------/ 75
max_spacing_with_respect_to_diameter_new_node_points_ ------/ 76
maximum_frequency ------/ 76
maximum_spacing ------/ 76
mid ------/ 76
mid_point_of_flange_pair ------/ 76
mid_point_of_joint ------/ 77
mid_point_of_the_valve ------/ 77
mill_tolerance ------/ 77
mill_tolerance_in_dimensional_unit_mt ------/ 77
mill_tolerance_in_percent_mtp ------/ 77
mill_tolerance_mt ------/ 77
mill_tolerance_mtp_mt ------/ 78
mill_tolerance_navy_ ------/ 78
minimum_length ------/ 78
miscellaneous_data_fields ------/ 78
miscellaneous_data_fields_1 ------/ 78
miscellaneous_data_fields_branch_connection ------/ 78
miscellaneous_data_fields_expansion_joints_ ------/ 78
miscellaneous_data_fields_for_elbows_and_bends ------/ 79
miscellaneous_data_fields_for_flanges ------/ 79
miscellaneous_data_fields_for_pipes ------/ 79
miscellaneous_data_fields_reducer_ ------/ 79
miscellaneous_data_fields_valves_ ------/ 79
miscellaneous_data_pipe_properties_ ------/ 79
mode_shapes_and_frequencies ------/ 79
modulus_of_elasticity ------/ 80
moment ------/ 80
moment_a_axis_b_axis_c_axis_ ------/ 80
moment_of_inertia_about_b_axis ------/ 81
moment_of_inertia_about_c_axis ------/ 81
movement ------/ 81
movement_x_axis_ ------/ 81
mt_mill_tolerance ------/ 81
mtp_mill_tolerance_percentage ------/ 82
multiple_cases_for_displacement_stress_range ------/ 82
name ------/ 82
near ------/ 82
near_end ------/ 82
near_end_flange_face ------/ 82
near_end_of_flange ------/ 82
near_end_of_joint ------/ 83
near_end_weld_point ------/ 83
near_end_weld_point_for_the_flange_pair ------/ 83
no_of_mode_shapes ------/ 83
no_of_spring_hanger ------/ 83
node_increment ------/ 83
node_name ------/ 84
node_number ------/ 84
node_selection_control ------/ 84
nominal_diam_ ------/ 84
normal_restraint ------/ 84
norwegian_piping_code_tbk5_6_alt_method_data_group ------/ 84
norwegian_piping_code_tbk5_6_method_2_data_group ------/ 84
number_of_bend_segments ------/ 85
number_of_flanges ------/ 85
number_of_intermediate_nodes ------/ 85
number_of_intermediate_nodes_joints_ ------/ 85
number_of_iterations_soil_parameters_ ------/ 85
number_of_miter_cuts ------/ 85
occasional_load_factor_k ------/ 86
occasional_load_factor_k_navy_ ------/ 86
occasional_load_factor_k_swedish_2_ ------/ 86
offset_dimensions_anchor_casing_ ------/ 86
offset_material_dimensions_and_temperatures ------/ 86
offshore ------/ 86
operator_weight ------/ 87
outside_diam_ ------/ 87
outside_diameter ------/ 87
p ------/ 87
p_alternate_pressure_ ------/ 87
perform_hydro_test_case_p_wt_w_1_0_ ------/ 87
perform_operating_case_analysis ------/ 88
perform_piping_code_compliance_analyses_(no_operating_case) ------/ 89
perform_piping_code_compliance_analyses_with_operating_case_analysis_ ------/ 90
pipe_diameter ------/ 91
pipe_material_data_group ------/ 91
pipe_material_m_ ------/ 91
pipe_schedule ------/ 91
pipe_schedule_pipe_properties_ ------/ 91
pipe_size ------/ 91
pipe_size_data_group ------/ 92
pipe_size_data_group_expansion_joints_ ------/ 92
pipe_size_data_group_pipe_properties_ ------/ 92
pipe_size_data_group_release_element_ ------/ 92
pipe_size_data_group_valves_ ------/ 92
pipe_size_for_elbows_and_bends_data_group ------/ 92
pipe_wall_thickness ------/ 93
pipe_weight ------/ 93
plant_s_location ------/ 93
plant_s_name ------/ 93
poisson_s_ratio ------/ 93
polar_moment_of_inertia_jo_ ------/ 93
polska_norma_pn_79_m_34033_data_group ------/ 94
position_axis_at_node ------/ 94
pressure ------/ 94
pressure_and_temperature_data_information ------/ 94
pressure_internal_ ------/ 94
pressure_level_l_ ------/ 95
pressure_thrust_area ------/ 95
process_this_case ------/ 95
project_account_no_ ------/ 95
project_cost_code ------/ 95
project_title_ ------/ 95
reducer_geometry_data_group ------/ 95
reducer_length ------/ 96
reducer_weight ------/ 96
release_element_stiffnesses_data_group ------/ 96
release_element_type_data_group ------/ 96
restrained_ ------/ 96
restraint_attachment_point_on_bend_centerline_data_group ------/ 96
restraint_loads ------/ 96
restraint_movements ------/ 97
reto ------/ 97
right_most_radio_button ------/ 97
rigid_joint_properties_data_group ------/ 97
rigid_or_flexible_joint ------/ 98
ripple ------/ 98
ripple_asme_class_2_3_ ------/ 98
ripple_b31_1_ ------/ 98
ripple_b31_4_ ------/ 98
ripple_contents ------/ 98
ripple_dnv_ ------/ 98
ripple_insulation ------/ 99
ripple_material ------/ 99
ripple_material_pipe_properties_ ------/ 99
ripple_polska_norma_ ------/ 99
ripple_size ------/ 99
ripple_soil_ ------/ 99
ripple_swedish_2_ ------/ 99
ripple_swedish_piping_code_method_1_ ------/ 100
ripple_tbk5_6_ ------/ 100
rippling_example ------/ 100
rippling_property_changes ------/ 100
rm_room_temperature_ ------/ 100
room_temperature_rm_ ------/ 100
rotation ------/ 101
rotation_a_axis_b_axis_c_axis_ ------/ 101
rotational_restraint_action_data_group ------/ 101
rotational_stiffness_data_group ------/ 102
rotational_stiffnesses ------/ 102
rotational_stiffnesses_expansion_joints_ ------/ 102
schedule ------/ 102
seismic_loading_static_equivalent_with_operating_case_specified ------/ 102
seismic_loads_static_equivalent_ ------/ 103
select_a_system_of_units ------/ 103
shape_factor ------/ 104
shear_distribution_factor_for_forces_parallel_to_b_axis ------/ 104
shear_distribution_factor_for_forces_parallel_to_c_axis ------/ 104
show_normal_restraints ------/ 104
show_spring_hangers ------/ 104
si_factor_for_from_node_ ------/ 104
si_factors_and_flex_factor_data_group ------/ 104
single_flange ------/ 104
size_a_spring_hanger ------/ 105
size_control_for_axis_scale_adjustment ------/ 105
size_control_to_set_graphics_font_size ------/ 105
size_of_connected_pipes_data_group ------/ 105
size_spring_hangers_for_all_positive_loads ------/ 105
skewed_expansion_joint_angles_data_group ------/ 106
skewed_release_element_angles ------/ 106
smys ------/ 106
smys_asme_class_2_ ------/ 106
smys_asme_class_3_ ------/ 106
smys_b31_8_ ------/ 106
soil_and_pipe_interactions ------/ 107
soil_calculations ------/ 107
soil_density ------/ 107
soil_interaction ------/ 107
soil_interaction_with_operating_case_analysis_piping_code_compliance_analysis ----- / 108
soil_interaction_with_piping_code_compliance_no_operating_case_analysis ------/ 109
soil_resistance ------/ 110
special_allowable_sa_ ------/ 110
specific_gravity ------/ 110
specific_material_yield_strength_f ------/ 110
specify_piping_code ------/ 111
spring_hanger_data_group ------/ 111
spring_hanger_manufacturer ------/ 112
spring_hanger_size ------/ 112
spring_rate ------/ 113
static_equivalent_seismic_loading_piping_code_compliance_analysis_no_operating_case_ --- / 113
static_equivalent_seismice_loading_operating_case_analysis_with_piping_code_compliance_analysis - / 113
stiffness_free_a_axis_b_axis_c_axis_ ------/ 114
stiffness_x_axis_ ------/ 114
strength_factor_for_circumferential_welds_z ------/ 115
strength_factor_for_circumferential_welds_z_swedish_piping_code_method_1_ ------/ 115
strength_factor_for_longitudinal_welds_z ------/ 115
strength_factor_for_longitudinal_welds_z_swedish_piping_code_method_1_ ------/ 115
strength_factor_of_weld_connection_z_ ------/ 115
stress_intensification_factor ------/ 115
stress_intensification_factor_for_from_node_ ------/ 115
stress_intensification_factor_reducer_ ------/ 116
stress_intensification_factors ------/ 116
stress_range_reduction_factor_f ------/ 116
stress_range_reduction_factor_f_asme_class_2_ ------/ 116
stress_range_reduction_factor_f_asme_class_3_ ------/ 116
stress_range_reduction_factor_f_navy_ ------/ 117
stress_range_reduction_factor_fr ------/ 117
swedish_piping_code_sec_9_5_method_1_data_group ------/ 117
swedish_piping_code_sec_9_5_method_2_data_group ------/ 117
system_of_units ------/ 117
tangent_intersection_node ------/ 117
temperature ------/ 117
temperature_anchor_casing_ ------/ 118
temperature_derating_factor_t ------/ 118
temperature_hydrotest_case_ ------/ 118
temperature_plus_pressure_analysis ------/ 118
temperature_reduction_factor_kt ------/ 118
thickness ------/ 119
thickness_insulation_ ------/ 119
to_node ------/ 119
to_node_nom_dia_ ------/ 119
to_node_outside_diameter ------/ 119
to_node_pipe_size ------/ 119
to_node_schedule ------/ 119
to_node_thickness ------/ 119
total_weight_unit_len_ ------/ 120
totally_free ------/ 120
totally_rigid ------/ 120
translational_restraint_action_data_group ------/ 120
translational_stiffness_data_group ------/ 120
translational_stiffnesses ------/ 120
translational_stiffnesses_expansion_joints_ ------/ 121
transverse_down ------/ 121
traverse_up ------/ 121
trench_width ------/ 121
triflex_and_load_case_data ------/ 121
type ------/ 122
type_data_group ------/ 122
type_flange_ ------/ 122
u_s_navy_general_specifications_for_ships_sec_s505 ------/ 122
uniform_load ------/ 123
uniform_loading_data_group ------/ 123
upper_limit_x_axis_y_axis_z_axis_ ------/ 123
use_action_angles ------/ 123
use_directional_vectors ------/ 123
use_installed_modulus_use_operating_modulus ------/ 124
use_maximum_stress_intensification_factors_in_all_cases ------/ 124
use_method_specified_in_asme_b31_1_middle_radio_button_ ------/ 124
use_middle_75_of_available_travel_range_to_size_spring_hangers ------/ 124
use_the_minimum_length ------/ 124
user_defined ------/ 125
user_defined_maximum_number_of_iterations_allowed_to_solve_for_non_linear_restraints -- / 125
user_defined_radius ------/ 125
user_defined_stiffness ------/ 125
user_specified_flange_ ------/ 125
user_specified_valve_ ------/ 125
valve_data_group ------/ 125
valve_length ------/ 126
valve_type_data_group ------/ 126
valve_weight ------/ 126
velocity_pressure ------/ 126
vertical_load ------/ 126
weight_analysis_ ------/ 126
weight_joints_ ------/ 127
weight_off ------/ 127
weight_off_joint_ ------/ 127
weight_unit_len_ ------/ 127
weight_unit_len_insulation_ ------/ 127
weight_unit_len_pipe_material_ ------/ 127
weld_in_contour_insert ------/ 127
weld_joint_factor_kw ------/ 128
weld_on_fitting ------/ 128
welded_valve ------/ 128
welding_tee_s_i_only ------/ 128
wind_included_with_weight ------/ 128
wind_load ------/ 129
wind_load_and_uniform_load_radio_buttons ------/ 129
wind_load_calculated_by_triflex ------/ 130
wind_loading_data_group ------/ 130
wind_loads_as_an_occasional_load ------/ 130
wind_or_uniform_loading_angles ------/ 131
wind_pressure ------/ 131
wind_speed ------/ 131
with_tie_rods ------/ 131
without_tie_rods ------/ 132
x_axis_action_restraint ------/ 132
x_axis_x_y_z_coordinate_system_ ------/ 132
x_movement ------/ 132
x_rotation ------/ 133
x_y_z_coord_system ------/ 133
x_y_z_coordinate_system ------/ 133
x_y_z_coordinates ------/ 133
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Next are all theOnline topics here compiled (with their related Internet links):

A angle - X Axis, A angle - Y Axis, and A angle - Z Axis –When the Release Element is skewed with respect to the X axis and/or the Y axis and/or the Z axis, the User must define the angle in degrees between the A Axis and the X axis, between the A Axis and the Y axis and between the A Axis and the Z axis. The angles should always be 180 degrees or less.

A, B, C Coordinates (with Use Directional Vectors Selected & Movement/Force)

A, B, C Coordinate System (with Use Directional Vectors selected and the X vector, the Y vector and the Z vector specified)

A note about the A Axis Action Restraint: A check mark can only be placed in one check box for each translational axis action. The resultant of the X vector, the Y vector and the Z vector defines the A axis.)

+ By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a one directional restraint acting in the + A direction. This restraint resists movement in the negative A direction and allows movement in the positive A direction.

+ and - By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a two directional translational restraint acting in the + and - A direction. This restraint resists movement in the positive and negative A directions. In other words, all movement (plus or minus) along the A axis will be prevented.

- By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a one directional restraint acting in the - A direction. This restraint resists movement in the positive A direction and allows movement in the negative A direction.

A, B, C Coord. System

When the User selects the A, B, C coordinate system, all restraint action specified by the User will be applied along the A, B or C axes. Orientation angles must be entered by the User when the A, B, C coordinate system is selected. The A, B, C axis system is a standard right hand rule axis system that can be oriented as desired by the User. The User simply must orient the A, B, C axis system with respect to the X, Y Z axis system. When the A, B, C coordinate system is selected by the User, TRIFLEX® will display the Translational Restraint Action data group and the Rotational Restraint Action data group with the A axis, B axis and C axis headings. See information onDampers.

A, B, C System of Coordinates- If the User wishes to enter the release element flexibilities along and about an axis system that is skewed with respect to the X, Y, Z axis system, then the User should select this option by clicking on the radio button just to the left of this text. When this coordinate system is selected, the User will be expected to define the orientation angles as defined later in the discussion for this component.

A,B,C Coordinates

If the User wishes to enter the expansion joint flexibilities along and about an axis system that is skewed with respect to the X,Y,Z axis system, then the User should select this option by clicking on the radio button just to the left of the text. When this coordinate system is selected, the User will be expected to define the orientation angles as defined later in the discussion for this component.

A, B, C Coordinates (with Use Directional Vectors Selected & Rotation/Moment)

A, B, C coordinate system (with Use Directional Vectors selected and the X vector, the Y vector and the Z vector specified)

A note about A Axis Action Restraint: A check mark can only be placed in one check box for each translational axis action. The resultant of the X vector, the Y vector, and the Z vector defines the A axis.

+ and - By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a two directional rotational restraint acting about the A axis. This restraint resist rotation about the A axis in the positive and negative directions. In other words, all rotations about the A axis will be prevented.

When no check mark is placed in the + and - check box, the User may enter data in the Rotation, Moment, and Stiffness (Free).

A, B, C Coordinates (Use Action Angles Selected & Movement/Force for C axis)

A note about C Axis Action Restraint: A check mark can only be placed in one check box for each translational axis action.

+ By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a one directional restraint acting in the + C direction. This restraint resists movement in the negative C direction and allows movement in the positive C direction.

+ and - By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a two directional translational restraint acting in the + and - C direction. This restraint resists movement in the positive and negative C directions. In other words, all movement along the C axis will be prevented.

- By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a one directional restraint acting in the - C direction. This restraint resists movement in the positive C direction and allows movement in the negative C direction.

A, B, C Coordinates (Use Action Angles Selected & Rotation/Moment for A axis)

A, B, C, Coordinate System (with Use Action Angles selected and the A-X, A-Y, A-Z, C-X, C-Y and C-Z angles specified).

A note about A Axis Action Restraint: A check mark can only be placed in one check box for each rotational axis action. The information in this topic also applies to B Axis Action Restraints and C Axis Action Restraints.

+ and -: By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a two directional rotational restraint acting about the A axis. This restraint resists rotation about the A axis in the positive and negative directions. In other words, all rotations about the A axis will be prevented.

When no check mark is placed in the + and - check box, the User may enter data in theRotation,Moment, and Stiffness fields.

A, B, C, Coordinates (Use Action Angles Selected & Movement/Force for B axis)

A note about B Axis Action Restraint: A check mark can only be placed in one check box for each translational axis action.

+ By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a one directional restraint acting in the + B direction. This restraint resists movement in the negative B direction and allows movement in the positive B direction.

+ and - By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a two directional translational restraint acting in the + and - B direction. This restraint resists movement in the positive and negative B directions. In other words, all movement along the B axis will be prevented.

- By placing a check mark in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a one directional restraint acting in the - B direction. This restraint resists movement in the positive B direction and allows movement in the negative B direction.

A, B, C, Coordinates (Use Action Angles Selected & Movement/Force for A axis)

A, B, C coordinate system (with Use Action Angles selected and the A-X, A-Y, A-Z, C-X, C-Y and C-Z angles specified)

A note about A Axis Action Restraint: A check mark can only be placed in one check box for each translational axis action.

Absolute Coordinates Data Group

Immediately below the “Element” data, the User will find a data group entitled “Absolute Coordinates”. The default values will be all zeros.

If the User wishes to enter coordinates for the first Anchor, then TRIFLEX® will use this entered coordinate as the starting coordinate. All of the subsequent components’ coordinates will be based upon this starting coordinate. If the User wishes to enter coordinates for a subsequent Anchor, TRIFLEX® will use this entered coordinate to compare with the coordinate calculated by TRIFLEX®. In the event that the coordinates are different, TRIFLEX® will flag this as an error for the user to sort out and correct. The field into which data can be entered in this data group is X, Y, and Z.

X, Y, and Z– The User can leave these fields blank or enter a numerical value in one, two or three of these fields. The default values will be 0,0,0.

ASME Branch Connections

By selecting the radio button “ASME Branch Connections”, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to consider the end of the Pipe defined in this component to be a branch intersection. TRIFLEX® will sort out the three pipes intersecting at this branch intersection point and will determine the branch pipe and the header pipes. TRIFLEX® will then apply the ASME Class 1 flexibility factors (NB-3686.5) to the branch pipe at the intersection and the appropriate stress intensification factors to the three pipes at this intersection.

About Dampers

When no check mark is placed in any of the top four check boxes (axis, +, +and, -) and no values are entered for movement, force and stiffness, the User still has the option to instruct TRIFLEX® to apply a damper at the Node Location as follows:

By placing a check in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a damper acting in the + and - X direction. A damper is a two directional restraint that is considered to be totally rigid when an occasional loading case is being processed and totally free when an operating case is being processed. In other words, all movement along the X axis will be allowed by the damper in the operating case, but will be prevented in the occasional load case. (This is applicable to Y axis and Z axis.)

About Dampers (Use Directional Vectors)

Dampers may not be specified when the User has selected the A, B, C coordinate system and has selected the Use Directional Vectors option. Therefore, this data field is grayed out.

Additional Fields for Anchor

Immediately below the “Absolute Coordinates” data group, the User will find data fields for one additional anchor option such as Free along “Y” axis when Weight Analysis Processed for Spring Hanger Design.

About Friction Coefficient

Immediately below the data group entitled “Coordinate System”, the User will find an individual data item defined Friction Coefficient. The default condition for Friction Coefficient field is grayed out and inaccessible for data entry. In order for the User to be able to enter a coefficient of frictional resistance to movement, the User must have selected one of the following:

Selected theX, Y, Z Coordinate Systemand have selected a +Y or a +/- Y or a –Y restraint

Selected theL, N, G Coordinate Systemand have selected a +N or a +/- N or a –N restraint

Selected theA, B, C Coordinate Systemand have selected a +B or a +/- B or a –B restraint

The coefficient of frictional resistance must be determined by the User and entered in this field. If this field is left blank, the frictional resistance is considered to be zero. The actual frictional restraining force is iteratively calculated by TRIFLEX®.

About Limit Stops

By placing a check in this check box, the User instructs TRIFLEX® to apply a limit stop acting along the X axis, Y axis, or Z axis. This also applies to the coordinate systems of A, B, C and L, N, G.

A limit stop is a device that will prevent further movement of a pipe after it has moved a specified allowed distance. This type of restraining action has also been referred to as a gap element. Through the use of limit stops and the limit fields, it is possible to code movement limits for a data point. It is also possible to code an initial movement of the pipe with the condition that if the pipe would tend to move away from this point, it may. By simply coding any one limit and zero (0) as the other limit, a one-directional limit stop may be coded. Users may code different gap spaces in each direction (positive and negative). In addition, both gaps can be specified with the same sign resulting in an initial movement being imposed and then a gap until the larger movement is encountered.

When a check is placed in the limit stop check box, the labels of the

Upper Limit,Lower LimitandStiffnessfields will be altered to allow the User to enter data into these fields.

Pipe Size Data Group (Flanges)

Immediately to the right of the “Flange Data” data fields, the User will find a data group entitled “Pipe Size”. In this data group, the User can see the pipe diameter and schedule as entered on a different dialog for this component. If the User wishes to change either thepipe diameteror thepipe schedule, the User must go to the Pipe Properties tab.

SI Factor according to ASME Code Data Group

Immediately below the “Stress Intensification Factor” data group, the User will find a data group “SI Factor according to ASME Code”. The details of this data group have been given under theASME Branch Connectionsdiscussion.

Stress Intensification Factors for Pipes Data Group

Immediately to the right of the data group entitled “Element Data” and below the data group entitled “Cold Spring”, the User will find a data group entitled “Stress Intensification Factors”. The fields in which data can be entered in this data group areFor "From Node" andFor "To Node".

About the Radio Buttons

If the User selects the left most radio button (“None”), then all fields on the dialog will be grayed out and inaccessible by the User.

If the User selects the middle radio button (“Use method specified in ASME B31.1”), all the fields in the ASME B31.1, Appendix VII, Soil Parameters data group will be made active and available for data entry.

If the User wishes to consider Soil Loads, then User can select between the middle radio button and right radio button.

About Zero Length Components

A zero length pipe will be allowed for a pipe component in all cases except in these modeling combinations:

1.It follows a bend

2.It follows a valve with the delta dimension coded to a node point other than the Far End Weld Point of the valve.

3.It follows a single flange with the delta dimension coded to a node point other than the Far End of Flange.

4.It follows a flange pair with the delta dimension coded to a node point other than the Far End Weld Point of the flange.

5.It follows a joint with the delta dimension coded to a node point other than the Far End of the joint.

6.It follows an expansion joint with a length greater than zero.

Abs Length

TRIFLEX® will automatically calculate the absolute length and display it in this field. If the vector is in the same direction as the previously entered component, then the User may enter the absolute length desired and TRIFLEX® will calculate the Delta X, Delta Y and Delta Z dimensions automatically and will display them in the appropriate fields.

Abs Length (Expansion Joint)

TRIFLEX® will automatically calculate the absolute length from the From Point to the midpoint of the Expansion Joint and display it in this field. If the vector is in the same direction as the previously entered component, then the User may enter the absolute length desired and TRIFLEX® will calculate the Delta X, Delta Y, and Delta Z dimensions automatically and will display them in the appropriate fields.

Adjusting the Size of the Graphics Axis

The relative size of the Graphics Axis can be set by the User with the Setup Graphical Preferences Adjust Axis Scale menu item. The size of the font used to denote the X, Y, and Z axes and to display coordinate location can be set by the User with the Setup Graphical PreferencesSet Graphics Font Sizemenu item.

Allowable Cold Stress, F1

In this field, the User must enter a value for the allowable stress at room temperature based upon the piping materials selected by the User. The default value is 20,000 psi, (137.9 N/mm2).

Allowable Cold Stress, Sc– In this field, the User must enter a value for the allowable cold stress based upon the piping materials selected by the User. The default value is 20,000 psi, (137.9 N/mm2.)