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30 (11/10) 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.
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 computng 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 export speed.
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.
Updated Intergraph and PCF interfaces. An Isogen export facility has been added, allowing the creation of Isogen stress isometrics.
The 3D graphics capabilities have been incorporated into the Structural, Animation, and WRC107 modules. Animated Tutorials have been incorporated into the Documentation section. Updated piping codes. All text output can be (optionally) directed to MS Word.
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The API-610 code in the equipment module has been updated to the 8 edition. ASME Section VIII Division 2 stress indices and WRC-107 SIF (k n , k b ) values have been incorporated into the WRC-107 module. The "Relief Load Synthesis" dynamics module now supports metric (or custom) units. A number of configuration file default values have been revised in order to improve calculation results or program performance: Changed Fr om 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 from list 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. 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. Modifications to CAD interfaces: Intergraph and CADPIPE. All necessary routines have been checked (and modified where appropriate) to address the "Year 2000" issue. A Korean structural steel shape library has been added. A new spring hanger table has been added (SARATHI). BS-5500 nozzle flexibilities have been incorporated to complement the WRC-297 and API650 nozzle connections.
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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.
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 as before) and all of the fittings. Additionally, any changes made to the scratch-pad data can optionally be transferred directly to the main CAESAR II data spreadsheets. Additional changes to the input piping preprocessor include: o 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 o graphics menus automatically turned off for hard copies o optional node number display for supports, anchors, hangers, and nozzles o function key map shown on main spreadsheet o 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.
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 feetinch units instead of only feet. This should allow compound entries in any units system.
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.
INTERFACES ADDED o A new neutral file interface is provided which allows a two way transfer of data between the CAESAR II input file and an ASCII text file. o An interface is provided between Stoners LIQT program and the dynamic modules of CAESAR II. This interface enables dynamic pipe forces from a time domain analysis to be used in the generation of a force spectrum.
MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES o The static stress summary report has been modified so that the maximum code stress percent is reported, not the maximum code stress. o 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. o Other options available from the "miscellaneous" menu are:
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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. Output Reports by Load Case (Yes/No) - By default, CAESAR II produces 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 module requires at least a 386 processor. The animation module has been modified to provide hard copy output of the mode shapes.
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.
ROTATING EQUIPMENT REPORT UPDATES o 1) API 610 7th Edition Addition o 2) SI/User Units o 3) HEI Additions
MISCELLANEOUS MODIFICATIONS o 1) Screen data presentation changes o 2) Direct control jumping between executables o 3) Increased number of allowed program designed hangers o 4) Additional spring hanger design options
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.
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 II execution parameters: o a.) Graphics hardware configurations o b.) Colors for over 27 different plotted items o c.) B3.1 reduced intersection options o d.) Plot/Geometry connection through CNODES options o e.) Corroded cross section stress calculation options o f.) Minimum and Maximum allowed bend angle options o g.) Occasional load factors o h.) Loop closure tolerance