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CAESAR II 2014 Version 7.00 Changes & Enhancem ents (14/17)

Description:

CAESAR II 2014 (7.00) delivers a number of updates for the latest piping codes, numerous stability improvements, and features to

benefit your user experience.

Technical Updates

The following technical changes were made for this release, which may affect the numeric results:

Added a new equation for calculating expansion stress cases with new SIF and index values to support the 2012 Edition of the

ASME B31.3 code.

Addressed bend pressure stiffening and changed the longitudinal pressure stress equation, among other revisions, to support

the 2012 Edition of the EN 13480 code.

Updated the minimum wall thickness equation for ASME B31.8 Chapter VIII to consider the longitudinal joint efficiency (using

the Effinput box).

Updated the ASME B31.8 code interpretation to use either of the two combined biaxial stress equations for restrained pipe, asreferred to in Paragraph 833.4, instead of using the maximum of the two. You can specify this using the Yield Stress

Criterionconfiguration setting in the SIFs and Stressessection of the Configuration Editor.

Revised the calculations for SIFs in non-corroded conditions when the CODETI piping code is selected, based on clarification

from French Code Committee.

Revised the Static Analysis (Load Case Editor)to automatically recommend Expansion (EXP) stress range load cases for

better coverage of multiple operating conditions.

Provided an option for users to select the allowable corresponding to temperature for that particular Occasional (OCC) load

case for B31.3 jobs.

Added support for in-line flange check evaluations for MAX and ABS load case combinations.

Resolved an issue in Structural Inputwhere the software did not process UNIFvalues as gravitational multipliers (G loads)

after you added the GLOADcommand into the input stream. The software uses the gravitational multiplier (G load) value for

all UNIFvalues when you add the GLOADcommand into the input stream.

Interface Enhancements

The following are the new features in this version.

Piping Code and Material Database Updates

Updated to support the 2012 Edition of the ASME B31.1 code. This work included material property updates.

Updated to support the 2012 Edition of the ASME B31.3 code. This work included a new equation for calculating expansion

stress cases with new SIF and index values.

Updated to support the 2012 Edition of the ASME B31.8 code.

Updated the ASME B31.8 code interpretation to use either of the two combined biaxial stress equations for restrained pipe, as

referred to in Paragraph 833.4, instead of using the maximum of the two. You can specify this using the Yield Stress

Criterionconfiguration setting in the SIFs and Stressessection of the Configuration Editor.

Updated to support the 2013 Edition of the ASME B31.5 code.

Updated to support the 2012 Edition of the EN 13480 code. This work included addressing bend pressure stiffening and

changes to the longitudinal pressure stress equation, among other revisions.

Updated the Material database, as required for piping code updates.

Updated the flange rating for in-line flange checks per EN 1092-1:2013 and ANSI B16.5 2009.

Added support for ANSI 16.5 2009 metric flange ratings.

Added fatigue curves as indicated in the 2013 Edition of ASME Section VIII, Div. 2.

Extended the content for the ASME B31.3 code update and B163 to 1400F.

Modeling and User Interface

Enabled quick global property changes (such as for temperature and pressure) from the Legenddialog box in the 3D model.

Enhanced the Distancecommand to measure between two points in the 3D model. The distance functionality works either

graphically or by entering node numbers, and provides you with a quick way to verify your model.

Added a new Global menu in the piping input, which includes the Block commands. These commands are also accessible

through the Block Operationstoolbar and the right-click context menu from the List>Elements dialog box.

Enhanced the Structural Steel Wizardto display units for various input fields, added more tool bar icons, and enhanced

input grid usability.

Addressed graphics issues.

Completed minor usability enhancements based on customer feedback.

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Static and Dynamic Analysis

Revised the Static Analysismodule (Load Case Editor) to automatically recommend Expansion (EXP) stress range load

cases for better coverage of multiple operating conditions.

Provided an option for users to select the allowable corresponding to temperature for the specified Occasional (OCC) load

case for B31.3 jobs.

Added support for in-line flange check evaluations for MAX and ABS load case combinations.

Interoperability

Added the ability to import multiple supports at the same location from the Import PCFor Intergraph Smart 3D PCF

interfaces.

Enhanced the hanger table for support design with LISEGA's LICAD software in the Data Export Wizard(Export to MS

Access).

Post-Processing

Added output filters for flanges so that you can identify the most overstressed flanges.

Updated the software to show the actual Stress Indices (I) that are used for sustained and occasional static load cases for

ASME B31.3 code.

Updated the Generate Stress Isometrics(CAESAR II Isogen module) with I-Configure 2014 (5.0).

Documentation/Help

Updated the Quick Reference Guide with dates and information for all piping code updates made in CAESAR II 2014.

Updated the F1 help in the Static Output Processor.

CAESAR II 2013 R1 Version 6.10 Changes & Enhanc emen ts (11/12)

Description: CAESAR II 2013 R1 (6.10) delivers a number of significant new and extended capabilities to increase productivity,

supply the latest piping codes, and improve user experience.

Technical Updates

Updated piping code information for ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.8, B31.9, and Z662 codes. The ASME B31.3 2010 Edition includes

many significant changes, such as the new equation for sustained case evaluation and new stress indexes (It/Ia).

Interface Enhancements

Import piping models from Smart 3D to the Piping Input module, using the new APCF interface. This interface saves you data

entry time while reducing errors.


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Incorporate the design context of the plant within CAESAR II to make more intelligent re-routing and support location decisions

and potentially reduce design-analysis iterations. The ability to import Smart Plant 3D (S3D)/Smart Plant Review (SPR)

graphic environment (VUE file) complements the existing capability to import CADWorx (*.dwg) plant models.

Export to Microsoft Access format. Using this format, selected CAESAR II results are available in Smart Plant 3D (S3D)/Smart

Plant Review (SPR) for easier identification of changes made by the engineer.

Productivity and Usability Enhancements

Reorganize a model using two new block commands (Invert and Change Sequence).

Use line number classifications to make quick edits when performing all block operation selections (such as duplicate, delete,

and renumber). This feature is in addition to the already available Graphical and List Select functions.

Experience the improved Renumber and Annotation functions.

Performance and Functionality Improvements

Increased stability by updating the Isogen module to Personal Isogen Version 8.1.

Increased performance by updating the graphics engine.

Internationalization Updates

Key portions of user interface (such as Static Analysis) are now available in Japanese. Upcoming planned translations for

Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Korean and Portuguese.

Documentation and help available in English and Japanese languages.

Updates to support Japanese seismic code, KHK Level 1.

Additions to support spring hanger databases for Mitsubishi, Yamashita, Sanwa Tekki, and Techno.

Addit ional Improvemen ts to Product Qualit y

Continued process improvements to standardize development and testing to meet ASME NQA-1 requirements.

Enhanced user documentation to include task-oriented procedures.

Updated the CAESAR II main menu to use the ribbon interface.

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CAESAR II Version 5.31 Changes & Enhancem ents (5/12)

Description: The 5.31 release of CAESAR II includes the following changes and enhancements:

Enhanced and improved the Smart 3D to CAESAR II interface (PCF).

Introduced a faster, interactive, on-demand and flexible PCF interface, called Advanced PCF (APCF) Import, into the Piping


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Input processor.

Enhanced the CAESAR II Data Export Wizard to support ODBC Microsoft Access format, which facilitates round-trip results to

S3D and SPR.

Added new element order commands for block operations: Invert and Change Sequence.

Added usability improvements to reduce user input and editing time, including the use of line numbers to block select

elements.

Improved many Isogen-related issues.


Description: This list details the new or changed capabilities and features of CAESAR II 2011 (Version 5.30)

The B31.9 piping code has been added.The following piping codes have been revised: RCCM-C, RCCM-D, ASME-NC, ASME-ND, GPTC/Z380, Z662,

B31.1, B31.3, EN-13480 (2010 Draft).

Added spring hanger databases for PSS (Germany) and Seonghwa (Korea).

Structural tubing shapes added to the AISC structural database.

A new restraint report added showing reactions in local element coordinates.

User configurable Nozzle Limits added.

Line Number Specification and Manipulation has been added.

API-650 nozzle displacement values automatically included in the model.

Graphic ability to move/stretch elements has been added.

Insulation additions (cladding & refractory specifications)

Uniform load enhancement (Gs or force/length in same job)

Optional spring hanger hardware weight can be specified.

Static output menu shows visually which load cases have passed or failed.

Additional flexibility with user material databases through user named files.

Improved displacement import/export facility.

Improved PCF interface.

Improved WRC module

Many graphics/modeling/Interfacing improvements

Valve/Flange database option to keep 3 elements

Flange G values automatically generated

Spectra and Time Histories can be plotted in dynamics.

Key strokes can be reassigned or added.


Description:

The ISO-14692 Code has been added for FRP systems.

A Loop Optimization Wizard has been incorporated to assist in expansion loop design.

The Buried Pipe Modeler now supports the American LifeLines Alliance as a second soil stiffness method.

The Mexican Seismic Code has been added to the Dynamic Input module for the automatic generation of response

spectra.

A static seismic wizard has been added to assist in computing G factors for ASCE, NBC, and CFE.Additional wind codes (10) have been added to the Static Load setup.

The permitted number of static load cases has been increased from 99 to 999.

The valve/flange insertion routine has been modified to cut back the straight pipe length if necessary.

A number of drop lists have been added to the Piping Input Spreadsheet to assist with input specification. These

drop lists appear on the bend radius and insulation density fields.

Spring Hanger Table definition has been streamlined through the addition of three checkboxes for: cold load

design, extended range springs, and centered hot load.

Flange Symbols are now drawn on the piping elements if flange ratings have been requested.

The following piping codes have been revised due to code changes: B31.1, B31.8, GPTC/Z380, ASME NC,

ASME ND.

User writeable subdirectories have been moved from below \caesarii to the %allusersprofile area.

Automatic e-mail generation (for Technical Support issues) has been added.

The File Open dialog has been improved to permit the roll-back to earlier revisions of the (piping) input.

A new export option is available for Static Output data export to MS Excel. This is raw data only to improve


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export speed.


Description:

Added in-line flange rating evaluation per B16.5 and NC-3658.

Graphics Improvements:

Graphics rendering speed has been improved by 20% to 50% depending on the job.

Added additional controls to view corrosion and densities.

Added the ability to import an Autocad (CADWorx) model directly into the piping input, to provide

visualization of supporting steel, vessels and other equipment.

Static Output Processor Improvements:

Report generation times reduced by 70% or better.

Presentation in tabbed window to allow viewing multiple reports, and immediate switching between

reports.Individual items can be selected from the Miscellaneous Report.

Reports can be zoomed and individually directed to an output device via a context menu.

Custom report templates can be imported and exported.

Static Load Case Editor enhancements:

In-Line Flange Evaluation has been added, at the load case level.

Added the ability to alter the occasional load multiplier on a per load case basis.

Added the ability to import static load data from different jobs.

Added the ability to copy wind and wave vectors.

Added user control over whether or not insulation should be considered in hydro test cases.

The following new piping codes have been added: PD-8010 Part 1 and Part 2.

The following piping codes have been revised due to code changes: B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, Z662, EN-13480

Added support for B31.3 Section 319.2.3(c), allowing axial stress to be included in the Expansion Code Stress.

API-661 revised to 6th Edition.

Wind and Seismic load calculations revised to ASCE #7 2005.

Added a number of European materials to the material database.

Updated stainless steel pipe specification data per B36.19M.Updated DIN pipe size specification to comply with EN-10220 (seamless) instead of DIN-2458 (welded).

Chinese structural steel and expansion joint databases have been added.

Added spring hanger data from Gradior Power, (Czech Republic).

Updated the flange material database per ASME Sect VIII Div 1, 2007 Edition.

Updated the Inoflex Spring Hanger data.


Description:

The following new piping codes have been added: EN-13480, GPTC/192, Z662 Ch 11.

The following piping codes have been revised due to code changes: B31.1, B31.3, B31.5, B31.8, B31.11, ASME

NC, ASME ND, CODETI, TBK 5-6.

Additional codes and standards updated: API-610.

Added Ameron Bondstrand, and Conely FRP pipe specification files.

Added Binder (Australia) and PiHASA (Spain) spring hanger tables.

Added structural steel data bases from India and Japan.The ability to perform dynamic analysis optionally using a consistent mass matrix. This obviates the need to

re-mesh the model for better mass distribution.

The ability to perform an analysis using the hot material elastic modulus.

The static output processor has been enhanced to provide users with the ability to create custom, reusable

reports.

The piping input processor has been revised to provide a combined view showing both the graphics and the

spreadsheet. The new piping input processor has integrated the Piping Error Checker, and access to the

configuration module has been provided. For debugging and problem solving, relevant sections of the spreadsheet

can be torn off and placed on the graphics pane, allowing the spreadsheet to be hidden for larger graphics display.

Additionally, sections of the model can be graphically selected and then modified.


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Updated Intergraph and PCF interfaces.

An Isogen export facility has been added, allowing the creation of Isogen stress isometrics.

CAESAR II Version 4.50 Changes & Enhancements (11/03)

Description:

Revised piping codes: B31.1, B31.4, ASME NC, ASME ND, IGE/TD/12, API-610.

Revised material database for B31.1 A2001 changes.

Reducer element added.Dynamic HTML help for piping, structural input and configuration modules.

Major graphics improvements including:

A walk-through option is available.

The static output processor can now produce colored stress plots of the piping system.

A graphical find (zoom to) option has been added.

Instant use of graphics, even before drawing is completed.

Resizable restraint/hanger symbols.

"Spectrum Wizard" in dynamics to automatically build spectra for UBC, ASCE, IBC, and ASME spectra.

Automatic acquisition of website software updates.

The structural steel interface has been redesigned for easier operation.

Modified to allow multiple instances of CAESAR II to run

Additional FRP data files included.

The static output processor remembers all user settings (filters, labels, and report size).

Combined WRC-107/297 module for local stress calculations.

"Load Case Template" implemented for recommending static load cases.


Description:

Revised piping codes: B31.3, B31.4, B31.5, B31.8, ASME NC, ASME ND

The B31.11 piping code has been added.

An alpha-numeric node labeloption has been added to the piping input module

Expanded Static Load case options: (1) added load components H, CS, HP, and WW (hanger loads, cold spring,

hydro pressure, and weight filled with water, respectively), (2) added HYDRO stress type, (3) added option to set

snubber and hanger status on a load case basis, (4) provided ability to scale friction factor on a load case basis.

Added automatic generation of a hydrotest load case (WW+HP, HYD stress type, and spring hangers locked),

triggered by the presence of a non-zero HP.

A large number of updates have been made to the 3D input graphics, as well as partial implementation in the static

output processor (including the "Element Viewer").

Updated the spring hanger design algorithm to provide the option to iterate the "Operating for Hanger Travel" load

case to include the stiffness of the selected hanger.

Added new configuration options for ambient temperature, default friction coefficient (if non-zero, automaticallyapplied to new translational restraints), liberal stress allowable, stress stiffening, and Bourdon settings, as well as

B31.3 handling of B16.9 welding tee & sweepolet SIFs.

Spring Hanger manufacturers have been added, Pipe Supports USA and Quality Pipe Supports.

Added the ability to define the flexibility factor on bends.

Included piping and structural files now support long file names, may be located in any directory path, and the

number of included structural files has been expanded from 10 to 20.

Results of the Hanger Design Cases are now optionally viewable in the Static Output Processor (set status to

"KEEP" in the Load Case Options).

Added the ability to f ilter static Restraint reports by CNODE status.

Added a new "warning report" to the static output.

A "dirty flag" has been added to the piping input preprocessor and the configuration modules. Attempting to exit

these processors without saving changes produces a warning message.

Differences between material data in the input file and in the material database (including missing "user materials")

are now detected, offering the user the opportunity to use the original data.


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Reviewed/updated the "minimum wall" computation for all piping codes for straight pipe.

A field for specifying "Marine Growth Density" has been added to the Wind/Wave dialog.

Updated API-661 to 4th Edition.

Added the ability to save static load case data without running the job.


Description:

Enhanced Input Graphics - color coding for diameters, thicknesses, temperatures, pressures; a transparency

option, user session settings saved on a per job basis, graphics + LIST available at the same time.

An Undo/Redo facility has been incorporated into the piping input module.

An optional "Z Axis Up" feature is available.The Static Load Case Editorhas been enhanced to allow user specified combination types (Algebraic, Scalar,

SRSS, SignedMax, SignedMin, Max, Min, Absolute), as well as user specified names, output type (Displacement,

Force, Stress), as well as output status (Keep, Discard).

A new Code Compliancereport has been added.

An ODBC Wizard has been added to address the need to send specific data to external databases. Output can be

directed to MS Access, a f lat text file, or an XML file.

The 3D graphics capabilities have been incorporated into the Structural, Animation, and WRC107 modules.

Animated Tutorialshave been incorporated into the Documentation section.

Updated piping codes.

All text output can be (optionally) directed to MS Word.


Description:

New Input Graphics - utilizes a true 3D library, enabling graphic element selection

Element input or redirection via local coordinate (cosines) systemCompletely revised material data base, including Code updates

Optional static output in ODBC compliant data base for static restraints is available

Hydrodynamic loading for offshore applications. This includes the Airy, Stokes 5th, and Stream Function wave

theories, as well as Linear and Power Law current profiles.

Wind analysis expanded to handle up to 4 wind load cases

New piping codes: B31.4 Chapter IX, B31.8 Chapter VIII, and DNV (ASD)

A wave scratchpad - see the recommended theory graphically, or plot the particle data for the specified wave.

Hydra expansion joint data bases

A new / revised expansion joint data base is available as a result of the merger of Senior Flexonics and Pathway

Bellows

A new hanger table (Myricks) is available.

Updated piping codes: B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, ASME NC, ASME ND

Automatic Dynamic DLF Plotting

PCF Interface


Description:

Expanded the temperature, pressure, displacement, and force load sets to allow up to 9 distinct vectors.

Finalization of TD/12 piping code.

Updated the CODETI, NC, ND, B31.1, and B31.3 piping codes to latest addenda.

Added Fatigue Analysiscapabilities, including Cumulative Damage.

Added "results filters" to limit the output reports to specific areas of interest.


Description:

Windows conversion.The entire program was converted from a DOS based application to a native Windows

(95/NT) application.

Simultaneous review of graphics and input spreadsheet.

Addition of rendering and wireframe graphics in plot modes.

Added the ability to extract piping loads from solution files in the WRC and Equipment modules.


Description:

1) Multiple (3) displacement/force/uniform load vectors have been added. Note that these load cases,

called D1/D2/D3 and F1/F2/F3 , may be toggled on the input plot by continuing to press F3 and F5

(displacements cycle through D1 , D2 , D3 , and then off). The naming of these load cases has also

required the renaming of the CAESAR II load combination terms D1 , F1 , S1 , etc. must now be

called DS1 , FR1 , and ST1 . Note that all hanger loads and cold spring forces (from materials 18

and 19) are still lumped into load case F1 , for consistency with previous versions of CAESAR II .

2) A material data base for piping properties and allowable stresses for many of the piping codes

supported by CAESAR II has been implemented. This is invoked by pressing [ALT - M] on the main


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CAESAR II input spreadsheet (also at the list option and on the WRC 297 nozzle flexibility

spreadsheet). After bringing up the list of materials, a material name can be typed in; matching

records are then displayed for selection. Allowable stresses are updated automatically whenever

temperatures, materials, and/or piping codes change.

Database management is provided from the Utilities option of the main menu. Users may edit

COADE provided materials or add their own. Material parameters may be provided for code 0

(represents generic values for any non-specified code) or for specific codes. It is recommended (due

to future implementation plans) that metals be assigned identification numbers between 100 and

699, while FRP materials receive numbers between 700 and 999. Note that selection of FRP

materials from the material database will not currently activate the orthotropic material model inCAESAR II . This must still be done through the use of material 20 (see item 6 concerning this

below).

3) 8 character job names are now supported (input files are identified by extension ._A, output files by

extension ._P, ._S, etc.). Existing files are automatically recognized and converted to their new

format. (See related item 16 below.)

4) Modifications have been made to allow multiple users working from the same network data directory

via the environment variable COADE_USER. This environment variable should be set to a unique 3

character combination (i.e., the users initials) for each user working in the common directory.

Implementation can be done by adding to the users AUTOEXEC.BAT file a line such as:

SET COADE_USER=TVL

5) CAESAR II s Valve and Flange database now incorporates data files from CADWorx/Pipe . This

change provides four advantages:

a) Component weights and lengths are more accurate, as well as traceable to specific catalogs,

standards, etc.

b) Weights and lengths are provided for more components than were previously available in the

CRANE or GENERIC databases.

c) Since CADWorx/Pipe data files are text files, users may easily edit or add components.

d) If the user also has CADWorx/Pipe on their machine, the two programs will share the same data

files and project specs, enhancing the performance of the bi-directional interface. Gaskets are

included for flanged items, so a better fit is provided between the CADWorx/Pipe and CAESAR IImodels.

6) The user may now set default values for FRP (material 20) parameters via the configuration/setup.

These default parameters may be read automatically from manufacturers data files by toggling

through the list of available files, and then pressing [ALT-U] (for Update) on the selected vendor file.

Vendor files are recognized by their .FRP extensions; since these are text files, users may create

them easily themselves, or vendors may distribute them to their customers.

7) The UKOOA (United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association) piping code for FRP piping has been

added.

8) The Z183 and Z184 piping codes have been replaced with the Z662 code, which has been expanded

to consider calculation of stresses in "restrained" piping.

9) The ASCE #7 wind code has been updated to the 1995 edition.

10) The API-610 code in the equipment module has been updated to the 8th

edition.

11) ASME Section VIII Division 2 stress indices and WRC-107 SIF (k n , k b ) values have been

incorporated into the WRC-107 module.

12) The "Relief Load Synthesis" dynamics module now supports metric (or custom) units.

13) A number of configuration file default values have been revised in order to improve calculation results

or program performance:


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Changed From To

BEND_LENGTH_ATTACHMENT= 5.0 1.0

BEND_AXIAL_SHAPE = NO YES

FRICT_STIFF = 50000 1.0E6

FRICT_NORM_FORCE_VAR = 25 15

FRICT_ANGLE_VAR = 30 15

VALVE_&_FLANGE = GENERIC CADWORX

Four new directives added to the

configuration file.

SYSTEM_DIRECTORY_NAME = user defined, defaults to SYSTEM

(note user may now maintain

multiple system directories for

different projects)

UNITS_FILE_NAME = user selected from list (note current

units are now set through the

configuration/setup, not through the

units option of the main menu)

BS_7159_PRESSURE_STIFFENING= Design strain or Actual Pressure

FRP_PROPERTY_DATA_FILE= user selected f rom list

14) The configuration file can also be password protected in the Installation Directory . This prevents

modification of all Computation and Stress Control directives. Subsequent use of the configuration

module prevents modification of these directives, unless the password is known. Colors, printer

settings, etc. may still be changed by users without the password.

15) CAESAR II has been modified to accept an optional job name (including full drive and path data) as

an argument; the program switches to the appropriate drive and directory, opens the specified job,

and goes into input (bypassing the main menu). This allows the definition of ._A files as CAESAR II

input files (under Windows 95) and subsequent double clicking on the file name in a Windows/95

explorer window to start the input processor on the picked job file. This also allows CAESAR II to be

spawned from other programs, right into a job.

16) Modifications to CAD interfaces: Intergraph and CADPIPE.

17) All necessary routines have been checked (and modified where appropriate) to address the "Year

2000" issue.

18) A Korean structural steel shape library has been added.

19) A new spring hanger table has been added (SARATHI).

20) BS-5500 nozzle flexibilities have been incorporated to complement the WRC-297 and API-650 nozzle

connections.


Description:

Mouse support has been added to most modules.

The German piping code, FBDR, has been added.

Major improvements to FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) stress calculations. This includes the BS 7159 code and

guidelines set forth by FRP manufacturers.

A bi-directional link to CADWorx/PIPE(COADEs Piping CAD system) has been added.

The WRC107 module has been redesigned to incorporate multiple load cases and perform the ASME Division 2


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Stress Intensity Summation, all in one step.

An interface to Sunrise Systems PIPENET program has been developed.

The South African structural steel tables have been added.

Two new spring hanger manufacturers tables have been added; Comet (UK) and Hydra (Germany).

Two new commands have been added to the structural preprocessor; UNIT and GLOAD.

The CADPIPE interface has been updated to comply with the new release (Version 4.1) of CADPIPE.

Additional modifications have been made to the Intergraph interface

The low DOS RAM requirement has been reduced to 420 Kbytes.

The equipment module has been updated to reflect the 1995 edition of API-617.

The B31.3 piping code has been updated per the 1995 addendum.


Description:

The following enhancements and additions have been added to CAESAR IIfor the Version 3.22 release. Any

"Technical Changes" made, which could affect the computed results, are listed on the following page.

The Harmonic solver has been updated to provide "damping". Harmonic analysis can now include or exclude

damping as the user deems necessary.

The following codes have been reviewed (and any necessary changes made) for compliance to the latest editions:

B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.5, B31.8, NC, ND, and BS-806.

The following additional piping codes have been added: RCCM-D, CODETI, TBK 5-6.

Center of Gravity calculations have been added, with results displayed in the error checker.

A Bill of Materials report has been added.

Yield criterion stresses can be computed as either Von Mises or as 3D Maximum Shear Stress intensity.

Hoop Stress can be computed based on Outer Diameter, Inner Diameter, Mean Diameter, or Lames equation.

The spring hanger design spreadsheet has been modified to default to a 25% load variation. In addition, the actual

hanger load variation now appears in the hanger output reports.

A new command (WIND) has been added to the structural steel preprocessor. This allows selective wind loadingon an element by element basis.

A new key-combination (Alt-D) is available in the input processor to compute the distance between two nodes.

User specified coordinates for up to 30 nodes are saved in the input file.

The input title page has been expanded from 19 to 60 lines.

Automatic node numbering abilities have been added to the spreadsheets of the main piping input module

Expansion Joint data bases from IWK (Germany) are provided.

Expansion Joint data base from Senior Flexonics is provided.

MISC converted to 32 bit operations. This module provides the SIF, Flange, WRC297, B31G, and expansion joint

rating computations.

ROT converted to 32 bit operations. This module provides the equipment calculations for NEMA, API, and HEI.

General revisions made for more consistent input screens and help messages.

A new report option (in static output) is available to review the "miscellaneous" computations made by the error

checker. This report includes: SIFs and flexibility factors, pipe properties, nozzle flexibility data, wind data, CG

data, and the bill of materials report.

The Intergraph Interface has been improved. The interface now transfers the temperature/pressure pairs.

Additionally, if a material mapping file is present, material data can be set correctly by CAESAR II.The CADPIPE Interface has been updated in accordance with CADPIPE Version 4.0.

The Restraint Summary in the static output processor has been modified to include the translational displacements

of the restrained nodes.

The output processors (static and dynamic) have been modified to allow users to change the name of the disk

output file if desired. Additionally, modifications have been made so that only a single output device can be

enabled.

All "language" files have been translated into German. Use "INSTALL /G" to acquire the German files.

A new control [F8] at the output menu level allows switching jobs without returning to the Main Menu.


Description:

Most of the CAESAR IIexecutable modules have been converted from Microsoft 16 bit FORTRAN to WATCOM

32 bit FORTRAN. This has reduced the low DOS RAM requirements of the program from 577k to 475k.

The modules converted to 32 bit operation for Version 3.21 are summarized in the following table:

Static Stress Computation Module (1)Piping, Buried & Structural Steel Input Modules (3)

Piping Error Checker (1)

Load Case & Dynamic Input Module (1)

All CAD interfaces (8)

Neutral File interfaces (2)

The software now supports an ESL from a new vendor. This provides CAESAR IIwith full networking abilities.

The program first checks for a local ESL (from either vendor), then for a network ESL.

Toward the support for network operations, the data files which are not job specificare now assumed to be

located in a SYSTEMsubdirectory underneath the CAESAR IIinstallation directory. These data files include: the

input listing formatting files (*.INP), the accounting data files, the printer formatting file, the file handler template

file, and the various header files.

The common factor among all of these files is that they are specific to a company installation, not a particular data

directory. Up until Version 3.21, these data files were manipulated by the program (or sometimes directly by the

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making modifications to these files impossible. We have therefore placed these files in a SYSTEM subdirectory to

which users should be given complete access.

Note that CAESAR IIVersion 3.21 will be capable of running on a local machine (with either vendors local ESL) or

on a network (with the network ESL). The changes made to the software enable the same version to be run under

these various configurations.

An additional spring hanger manufacturer has been added, Carpenter & Paterson, UK.

The UBC (Uniform Building Code) earthquake spectra have been added.

The B31.5 piping code has been added.

The piping code addenda have been reviewed and any necessary changes made to the software. The addenda

include revisions for: ASCE #7, B31.1, B31.8, ASME NC, and ASME ND.

The SIF scratch-pad from the Miscellaneous processor (Option C of the Main Menu) has been incorporated into

the piping preprocessor. This processor includes all of the supported piping codes (not just B31.1 and B31.3 asbefore) and all of the fittings. Additionally, any changes made to the scratch-pad data can optionally be transferred

directly to the main CAESAR IIdata spreadsheets.

Additional changes to the input piping preprocessor include:

problem size is now dependent on the amount of free extended memory - the old limit of 400 elements is

now upwards of 8,000 elements

graphics menus automatically turned off for hard copies

optional node number display for supports, anchors, hangers, and nozzles

function key map shown on main spreadsheet

auxiliary input spreadsheets support help

The accounting system has been completely rewritten. This provides a more streamlined interface. Additionally,

accounting statistics are now recorded from the stress computation modules (previous versions only recorded the

actual matrix decomposition times).

The API-617 and NEMA-SM23 reports have been overhauled so that the code compliance when using non-English

units systems is consistent.

The new Flange Rigidity factor from ASME Section VIII has been added.

A new loader (C2.EXE) has replaced the original one (C2.COM). This new loader performs initial startup checks,with diagnostic reporting if necessary, and enables error processing from the Main Menu.

The configuration program has been modified to track changes. Users attempting to [Esc]out after making

changes are warned that the changes will not be saved.

A "graphics viewer" has been added to the file manager. This enables rapid model plotting directly from the file

manager of the Main Menu.

Additional directives are available to disable the generation of the Table of Contents page, and disable the display

of the spreadsheet function key mapping.

CAESAR II Versi on 3.20 Features (10/93)

Description:

A completely new set of documentation accompanies this release. This documentation consists of: a Users Guide,

an Applications Guide, and a Technical Reference Guide.

The static in-core and out-of-core solvers have been converted to run in 32 bit protect mode utilizing extended

memory. Solution times for large jobs have been cut by an order of magnitude.

The static output processor has been converted to run in 32 bit protect mode utilizing extended memory.Both the static and dynamic output processors now have the capability to generate ASCII disk files on any drive or

directory (using the COADE file manager) on the computer. Additionally, a table of contents summarizing the

output is generated for printer and disk devices.

The dynamic output processor now includes titles and page numbers (similar to statics), and provides input echo

(both system and dynamic) abilities.

Modal time history analysis has been added. This includes output report review and animated response review.

Standard spectrum analysis now include modal components for displacements. Additionally displacement

information is now available for static-dynamic combinations.

The Included Mass Report has been clarified and modified to include the active mass in each of the global

directions. The percent of the force included/added is now based on a vector sum rather than an absolute sum.

The ZPA used in the missing force correction can now be controlled via the configuration file. The user can specify

that the ZPA be based on the last extracted mode or the last spectrum value.

The static load case array space has been increased by a factor of 5, allowing more flexibility in static load case

setup.

API-650 nozzle flexibilities, according to the ninth edition, July 1993.

Checks for allowable loads on Fired Heater Tubes according to API-560 have been added.As an option, users can consider the effects of pressure stiffening on straight pipes.

Three additional spring hanger tables: Sinopec (China), BHEL (India), and Flexider (Italy).

The Australian structural steel shape data base has been added.

The ASME material data base has been updated to reflect the 1992 Code addendum.

The printer testing routines have been completely rewritten. Additionally, output can be directed to any LPT port.

The ability to configure the printer, either dot matrix or laser jet. This is implemented via a text file containing the

printer formatting codes, which the user is free to modify.

Password protection for input data files, to prevent modification of completed projects.

All of the screens in the piping preprocessor (except for the main spreadsheet) are now supported in Spanish and

French.

Input/Output file time/date sequencing checks have been added to the dynamics modules.

The "break" command in the piping input processor has been modified to accept input in feet-inch units instead of

only feet. This should allow compound entries in any units system.


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Description:

BATCH STREAM PROCESSOR - A new processor has been included which will allow multiple jobs (up to 12) to

be run in series, without user intervention. The jobs can be static analysis, dynamic analysis, or both.

EXPANSION JOINT DATA BASE - The Pathway Bellows expansion joint data base has been updated. The new

data base includes two additional pressure classes and diameters out to 144 inches.

A new expansion joint data base from RM Engineered Products has been added for this release.

INPUT ECHO - The input echo processor has been modified so that the input echo precedes the output data.

Additionally, the intermediate data generated by the error checker now appears in this listing.

B31G - The B31G criteria for the remaining strength of corroded pipelines has been incorporated. This module

includes the original B31G criteria as well as several of the modified methods discussed in the Battelle project.

OUTPUT PROCESSOR - A new report has been added to the output processor which generates a Restraint

Summary report. This summary details all the loads for all selected load cases for each restraint in the model.

THERMAL BOWING - The effects of thermal bowing on horizontal pipes can be analyzed. By specifying the

thermal gradient between the bottom and the top of the pipe, CAESAR IIwill compute the loads induced and

include them with the thermal loads.

32 BIT MODULES - All of the dynamic modules have been moved from the 16 bit mode to the 32 bit mode.

Additionally, the animation program now supports EGA and VGA display modes.

TITLE PAGE TEMPLATE - A user configurable ASCII text file can now be used as a title page template.

INTERFACE UPDATES - The CAESAR IIdata matrix interface and the Autoplant interface have both been updated

to utilize the currently active units file. The ComputerVision interface has been updated to handle "tube" type

piping.

EXPANSION JOINT RATING - The expansion joint rating module, ERATE, has been moved into the "Miscellaneous

Module", facilitating input via the standard spreadsheets.

REFRACTORY LINING - The computation modules of CAESAR IIhave been modified to accept a negative value

of insulation thickness. If a negative thickness is encountered, the program will assume the insulation is refractory

lining (inside the pipe).

MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS - The piping error checker now makes the "minimum required thickness"

computation according to B31.1, 104.1. This information is reported for each pipe in the listing of intermediate data

(See item 3 above).

SPRING HANGER TABLES - The E. Myatt & Co. spring hanger table has been added.

ESL UPDATES - All of the code used to access the ESLs has been updated to allow access to the 50 and 66 Mhz

CPUs.

MISSING MASS - The dynamics modules can consider missing mass effects in the spectrum solutions.

SEISMIC ANCHOR MOVEMENTS - The dynamics modules will allow the specification of seismic anchor

movements for independent support motion analysis.

RCC-M - The French piping code RCC-M, Section C has been incorporated.

LANGUAGES - The input and dynamic output supports English, French, and Spanish language headings.

Language dependent files can be activated with the appropriate command line switch on the INSTALL directive.

For example, INSTALL /S will install any Spanish specific files.

PCX Files - All of the graphics modules have been modified to allow the images to be saved to disk files in PCX

format. This will enable these images to be brought into word processing and desktop publishing systems.


Description:

CODES AND DATA BASES

The Canadian codes Z183 and Z184 have been revised according to the 1990/1992 publications.

The Italian spring hanger manufacturer INOFLEX has been added.

The "Data Base" option of the configuration program now allows the user to set the desired valve and

flange data base. Additionally a data base excluding flanges (NOFLANGE) is included.

The material data base used for the Flange Stress/Leakage module has been updated. The new data base

includes all changes from the ASME Sect VIII, Division 1, A91 Addenda, the materials are listed in code

order, and the number of materials has increased from 450 to 1100.

The structural modules (C2S and AISC) have been updated to work with the German structural steel library,

which is also included.

INTERFACES ADDEDA new neutral file interface is provided which allows a two way t ransfer of data between theCAESAR II

input file and an ASCII text file.

An interface is provided between Stoners LIQT program and the dynamic modules ofCAESAR II. This

interface enables dynamic pipe forces from a time domain analysis to be used in the generation of a force

spectrum.

MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

The static stress summary report has been modified so that the maximum code stress percent is reported,

not the maximum code stress.

A "miscellaneous" option has been added to the configuration program. This option allows various options,

including the specification of either the ANSI, JIS, or DIN piping specifications.

Other options available from the "miscellaneous" menu are:

This option can be used to disable the display of the initial entry screen and the final exit screen.

Yes/No Prompts (On/Off) - This option can be used to disable the yes/no/are_you_sure prompts.


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Output Reports by Load Case (Yes/No) - By default, CAESAR IIproduces static output reports by

load case. This option can be used to generate the same reports by subject.

Displacement Report Node Sort (Yes/No) - This option can be used to disable the nodal sorting of

the static displacement report.

The file handler has been modified to enable directory and disk drive selection and logging. The initial

display of the file names can also be controlled by the user. This allows the user to set the sort order as

well as the single/multi-column display presentation.

A file verification routine has been added to check the installation of CAESAR II. This will aid in detecting

program corruption due to hard disk defects and viruses.

A new report has been added to the static output menu. This will enable users to obtain a "local

force/moment" report for the elements in the system.

A 32 bit version of the dynamic summation module is provided for large dynamic analysis. Note, this modulerequires at least a 386 processor.

The animation module has been modified to provide hard copy output of the mode shapes.


Description:

Support of the DOS environment is now available in CAESAR II. This allows users to run the software from various

subdirectories on the hard disk, other than the installation directory.

Facilities have been provided to enable the user to modify the default colors used throughout the CAESAR II

program. Four predefined sets of text colors are provided as well as the ability to modify whichever set is currently

selected.

The utilities menu has been expanded to include all of the secondary CAESAR IIprocessors.

Help has been added for the input graphics, the Pen Plot graphics, and the WRC 107 program.

A new on-line error processor has been incorporated. This enables the software to provide the user with an

explanation of the cause of many of the fatal error messages, as opposed to the display of only the error number.

The file handler has been modified to allow the manual entry of a new job name.The input piping preprocessor now includes a material number (21) for "User Defined" materials.

The static and dynamic output menus have been modified to allow the user to return directly to input, or in the case

of the dynamics output, to invoke the animation module directly.

Graphics for flange selection and output have been added to the ASME flange modules.

Input and output file sequencing are checked to aid in Quality Assurance, insuring that the current input file

produced the current output file. Input echo reports are also possible from the static output processor.


Description:

The internal file maintenance utility has been completely rewritten. The new file handler provides the same

capabilities as the previous file handler but with faster response times. Additionally, the new file handler is

compatible with disk partitions larger than 32 Mbytes, and manipulates the data files created by Versions 3.xx of

CAESAR II.

A configuration program has been added to CAESAR IIto allow users to modify the SETUP.CII file from

spreadsheets. The configuration program also includes the standard COADE help interface to facilitate setting thedirectives.

The structural programs (C2S and AISC) have been revised to access either the 1977 AISC data base or the

1989 AISC data base. Additionally, the AISC program has been updated to perform the unity checks (code

compliance) using the 1989 code, which includes the methodology for checking single angles.

The equipment module (ROT) has been enhanced to handle vertical inline pumps for API-610, 7th Edition.

The Stoomwezen 1989 (Dutch) piping code has been added.

Three additional spring hanger tables have been added (Basic Engineering, Capitol Pipe Supports, Piping Services

Company).

The editors found in the structural preprocessor, the ASCII file editor, and the piping preprocessor title page have

been modified to allow the insertion and deletion of single characters. Appropriate screen instructions are provided

where necessary.

An "automatic loop closure" command has been added to the piping preprocessor.

A "jacketed pipe" example has been included in the documentation. The input file for this example is included in the

EXAMPLES set on the distribution diskettes.

Updated modulii of elasticity for default CAESAR II materials based on 1990 code revisions.


Description:

The installation program utilizes the file compression routines from PKWARE. This significantly reduces the number

of diskettes distributed and the time needed to install the CAESAR IIpackage.

Flange Leakage and Stress Calculations. Elastic models of the annular plate, gasket and bolts predict the relative

degrees of gasket deformation leading to a leaking joint. Stress calculations in accordance with ASME Sect. VIII

Div. 1 are also provided for comparison.

WRC 297 Local Stress Calculations. This bulletin supplements WRC 107, and in addition computes stresses in the

nozzle as well as the vessel.

Stress Intensification Factor Scratchpad. The new module shows the effects of the various code options available

in CAESAR II, and illustrates the relationship between the various interpretations. WRC 329 SIF options are

included. SIFs for stanchions on elbows are also computed.

A pen plotting program (PENPLT) plots up to 2500 element models (LARGE Includes) on the screen or on an


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HPGL compatible hardware device.

The static output processor has been updated to support VGA graphics and to provide screen dumps to HP Laser

Jet Series I I compatible printers.

Updated SYSCHK program now checks that SHARE is loaded when necessary. Missing coprocessor is also

immediately reported.

Updated PLTS now allows users to save labels, scaling information, and file names during plotting sessions.

Updated ROT (rotating equipment program) provides additional code interpretations for the HEI bulletin.

The BIGPRT (large job printing program) has been expanded to handle even larger jobs and to provide a "local"

element report.

As of Version 3.15, CAESAR II will utilize the ESL devices to authorize access to the program. The ESLs are more

stable than the previously used keydisk and provide additional client information to the program. Additional

information on the ESLs can be found in the update pages for the Users Manual.Please note, the first access of Version 3.15 will cause the ESL activation code to prompt for the keydisks (both

unlimited and limited). Both keydisks must be available to properly activate the ESL.

A printer setup program (PRSET) is provided to adjust the number of lines per logical page for dot matrix printers.

Users with page lengths longer than 11 inches will find this program very useful.


Description:

GRAPHICS UPDATES

1) Instantaneous center-of-rotation calculation

2) Element Highlight

3) Element Range

ROTATING EQUIPMENT REPORT UPDATES

1) API 610 7th Edition Addition

2) SI/User Units3) HEI Additions

WRC 107 UPDATES

1) Simplified input

2) WRC 297 stress calculations

MISCELLANEOUS MODIFICATIONS

1) Screen data presentation changes

2) Direct control jumping between executables

3) Increased number of allowed program designed hangers

4) Additional spring hanger design options

DATA BASE UPDATES include additional spring hanger tables

Soil Modeler for Buried Pipe


Description:

VGA Graphics support (on input)

Interactive (immediate) rotation of the input graphics image

Updated graphics user interface

Optional WRC 329 implementation of new stress intensification factors for intersections

Optional ASME Class 1 flexibility calculations for reduced intersections

Optional WRC 329 fixed to B31.1 and B31.3 piping code equations

Piping codes: B31.4, B31.8, ASME Sect III Class NC and ND, CAN Z184 and Z183, Swedish Power Methods 1

and 2, BS806.

Updated SIF library to include welded joints and Bonney Forge fittings

New scrolling help screens

Editing list features, including rotate/duplicate of total or partial models

Updated WRC 107 table limit check

AISC member check

Wind load calculations on structural membersAdditional stress equation control via the SETUP file

Numerical sensitivity checks in both the incore and out-of-core solvers

Automatic expansion joint modeler using manufacturers data base

Additional restraint types including bottomed-out spring hangers and bi-linear soil springs.

CAESAR II Version 2.2B Features (9/88)

Description:

LARGE ROTATION SUPPORTS - Allows large rotation supports to be handled properly, by computing the support

forces in all three global directions. Rod and Chain hanger supports can be modeled now.

NONLINEAR OUT-OF-CORE SOLVER - This new solver increases the range of problems CAESAR IIcan solve by

allowing nonlinear solutions to be performed on the hard disk. This capability is necessary when a job is too large

to be solved in memory.

FRICTION REPORT - Friction is a non-conservative force, and CAESAR IItreats it as such. The restraint reports


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will now show restraint loads due to friction for each load case.

NEW EXTERNAL INTERFACE HOOKS - A new interface module will allow smooth interface to data conversion

modules between CAESAR IIand other programs, such as AutoCAD. A new AutoCAD DXF interface is provided,

and two third part vendors have completed interfaces from their AutoCAD iso packages to CAESAR II.

ASCII EDITOR - Due to an overwhelming need and subsequent lack of easy to use system editors, a stand alone

ASCII editor is being provided. This editor will enable users to easily modify files such as AUTOEXE.BAT,

CONFIG.SYS, and SETUP.CII.

2D XY ENGINEERING PLOTTING PROGRAM - A stand alone plotting program is provided to allow users to plot

engineering data, such as CAESAR IIspectrum files. This program will plot any "real" data arranged in columns.

VALVE & FLANGE DATA BASE - The addition of a valve & flange data base enables the user to define/select the

specific rigid element to be inserted into the piping system. The data base is constructed to allow user additions

and/or modifications.DYNAMIC RESTART - The most time consuming part of a dynamic analysis is the Eigensolution. This feature

allows a job to be restarted and use a previous Eigensolution.

WRC UPDATES - The latest edition (1979) of the WRC107 bulletin has been incorporated.

INPUT TITLE PAGE - An optional title page has been added to the input module of the program. Users can now

define a title page of up to 19 lines, which will be stored with the input.

EXPANSION JOINT RATING PROGRAM - This stand alone program allows the user to compute the compression

of each expansion joint corrugation and the compression of the joint as a whole. These values can then be

compared to manufacturers recommendations for joint acceptance.

CAESAR II Versi on 2.1C Features (6/87)

Description:

Uniform and Independent support shock spectrum capability.

Force Spectrum Dynamic Analysis of Fluid Waterhammer.

Force Spectrum Dynamic Analysis of Relief Loads.

Force Spectrum Dynamic Analysis of Wind Gust Loads.Fluid Mechanics Analysis of Gas or Liquid open vent relief system. Includes vent stack sizing, thrust, and pressure

rise computations.

NRC Dynamics Benchmarks for: NUREG/CR-1677, BNL-NUREG-51267, Vol.I, 1980; and NUREG/CR-1677,

BNL-NUREG-51267, Vol.ii, 1985.

Dynamic "Friction" modeling based on static load case results.

Eleven (11) pre-defined shock spectra including all Reg. Guide 1.60 spectra and the El Centro North-South

component spectra.

Improved Harmonic Analysis including the effect of "phased" loading relationships. (Allows modeling of

eccentrically loaded rotating equipment.)

Improved dynamic output processor, includes user defined headings and user comments.

Animated static and dynamic solutions with structural members and hidden line volume plots.

Improved EIGENSOLVER many times faster than earlier algorithms, with automatic out-of-core solution mode.

Updated Static Analysis Load Case Processor.

New Friction Algorithm with interactive control during solution of nonlinear restraints.

Improved Output file handling of various solution methods.

Ability to abort any function at any time during a session using the key.New keydisk, memory protection scheme.

Hardware/Software QA capability for analysis verification.

CAESAR II Versi on 2.0A Features (10/86)

Description:

AISC STRUCTURAL STEEL DATABASE with over 800 different structural steel cross-sections.

KEYWORD/BATCH STRUCTURAL STEEL PREPROCESSOR: Same quality CAESAR IIgraphics with structural

steel volume plots, interactive error checking, extensive interactive help, and fully compatible with CAESAR II

piping models.

HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS: EGA support for monochrome and 640x350, 16 color more. Tecmar Graphics

Master support for monochrome and 640x200, 16 color mode. Hercules support for monochrome 720x348 mode.

GRAPHICS: Addition of "PAN" and "RANGE" options, improved Zooming, stresses and displaced shapes in color,

hidden lines removed from volume plots, and pipe and structure plotted together.

3D-GRAPH: Option to plot stresses for all nodes for all load cases on the same plot.

SIMULTANEOUS USE OF TWO SCREENS: One monochrome and the other graphics.

WRC 107 STRESS CALCULATIONS

UNITS: English and SI standard options, or user may define his own set of unit constants and labels. Output may

be generated in multiple unit sets, and input files may be converted from one unit set to another.

WIND LOAD CALCULATIONS: According to ANSI A58.1-1982, or user may input his own velocity or pressure

versus elevation tables.

PIPE/STRUCTURE "INCLUDE" OPTION: Piping input from one file may be included in another with a given node

and rotational offset.

QUICK NATURAL FREQUENCY RANGE CALCULATIONS: Computes the number of natural frequencies in any

user given range in the amount of time needed to do a single static solution.

HIGH RESOLUTION HARDCOPY PRINTER PLOTS

SETUP FILE DIRECTIVES: Users may set the following CAESAR IIexecution parameters:

a.) Graphics hardware configurations

b.) Colors for over 27 different plotted items


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c.) B3.1 reduced intersection options

d.) Plot/Geometry connection through CNODES options

e.) Corroded cross section stress calculation options

f.) Minimum and Maximum allowed bend angle options

g.) Occasional load factors

h.) Loop closure tolerance

CAESAR II Versi on 1.1S Features (2/86)

Description:

Help Windows

AutoCAD Interface

HP Plotter Interface

Batch Execution Opinion

Accounting System

File Handler

Spooled Input Listings

Uniform Load in Gs

Liberal Code Stress Allowable

Cursor Pad and Function Key Implementation in Input Spreadsheets

Plot Menu Single Keystroke Access

Stainless Steel Pipe Schedules

Direct Input of Specific Gravity

Bourdon Pressure Options

Hanger Control Spreadsheet Updates

CAESAR II Initial Capabiliti es (12/84)

Description:

Input data spreadsheets featuring data duplication to the next pipe element

Vessel local Flexibility Calculations

Multiple load case spring hanger design

Algebraic load case combinations

Nonlinear restraints with gaps, friction, 2-node, and skewed options

Zero or finite length expansion joints with "Tension Only" tiebars

Built in data base of pipe materials and properties

B31 code compliance reports

Static and dynamic capabilities, including animated mode shape plots

Extensive input/output graphics

Pressure effects on bends, including consideration of circular or slightly oval cross-sections

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