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

  • Added the B31.11 piping code.

  • Added an alpha-numeric node label option 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.

  • Updated 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 the following:

    • Ambient temperature.

    • Default friction coefficient. If this value is nonzero, it automatically gets applied to new translational restraints.

    • Liberal stress allowable.

    • Stress stiffening.

    • Bourdon settings.

    • How to handle B16.9 welding tee and sweepolet SIFs in B31.3.

  • Added two new spring manufacturers' tables Pipe Supports USA and Quality Pipe Supports.

  • Added the ability to define the flexibility factor on bends.

  • Piping and structural files now support long file names. These files may be located in any directory path. 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. To use this option, set status to KEEP in the Load Case Options.

  • Added the ability to filter static Restraint reports by CNODE status.

  • Added a new warning report to the static output.

  • Added a dirty flag to the piping input preprocessor and the configuration modules. Attempting to exit these processors without saving changes produces a warning message.

  • Added the ability to detect the differences between material data in the input file and that in the material database (including missing user-materials). This feature offers you the opportunity to use the original data.

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

  • Added a field for specifying Marine Growth Density to the Wind/Wave dialog box.

  • Updated API-661 to 4th Edition.

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