Stress analysis software gains European angle

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jul 15, 2003

The Autopipe 6.3 pipe stress analysis program includes a new European piping code library, which incorporates a comprehensive list of EN13480-compliant codes.

The Bentley Autopipe 6.3 pipe stress analysis program includes a new European piping code library, which incorporates a comprehensive list of EN13480-compliant codes complete with standardised names and properties.

The new industrial piping standard specifies the requirements to which all design and construction of European industrial piping systems must conform.

The new standard, adopted in November 2002 by the European Union, helps ensure safe operations and also supports global trade by reducing technical barriers and superseding previously conflicting piping codes.

Autopipe offers engineers fast, efficient model creation and analysis using an intuitive graphical interface.

Pull-down menus enable engineers to choose from Autopipe's broad set of international code libraries the local and national codes that their piping designs must meet.

Extensive help files within Bentley Autopipe document the use and assumptions required for implementing codes during a design session.

Bentley Autopipe 6.3 is available online for download by Bentley Select subscribers.