Bentley Updates AutoPIPE XM

By DE Editors

September 10, 2007 – An update to Bentley AutoPIPE XM Edition, which is for calculating piping code stresses, loads, and deflections under both static and dynamic loading conditions, provides improved productivity and increased interoperability with other computer-aided design (CAD) and analysis products.

Bentley AutoPIPE XM analyzes systems of any complexity, with special features for buried pipeline analysis, wave loading, water or steam hammer, FRP/GRP pipe, and built-in pipe/structure interaction.

Since Bentley AutoPIPE is fully compatible with MicroStation V8 XM, its ability to interoperate with other CAD products has been extended. Features of Bentley AutoPIPE XM include tight integration between piping and structural analysis; structural libraries for 17 major countries to facilitate the exchange of data with STAAD.Pro; full interoperability (read/write) with the Caesar II program; backward compatibility with older versions; significant code update to power piping code ASME B31.1, including new material library.

Bentley AutoPIPE XM is fully compliant with 29 international piping codes and 22 spring manufacturers and a full set of static, dynamic, and advanced analysis features make Bentley AutoPIPE XM a leader in low-end to high-end pipe stress analysis projects, including pipe support and equipment design.

The rigorous quality assurance program of Bentley AutoPIPE XM has passed numerous independent NRC and NUPIC on-site audits to ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, ASME N45.2, and 10CFR50 app B standards.

For more information, go to Bentley AutoPIPE XM.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.