Command Card Reference Page 1 of 197

Batch Input Reference

Command Card Reference

This section provides a reference to the command cards formats available in AutoPIPE. Select a card from the alphabetical listing below for more
information on the use of that card.

Click here to sort this list by function.

*** - Comments

ANC - Anchor

BEAM - Beam Member

BEND - Bend (Tangent Intersection) Point

BNAM - Rename Bend Points

BPOP - Buried Pipe Options

BSEF - Beam Member Static Earthquake Scale Factor

BUOY - Buoyancy Load Conditions

COMB - Load Combination

COMP - Rotating Equipment, Compressor

CONS - Constant Force Hanger Support

CTL - Control Data

CUT - Cut Short

DAMP - Vibration Damper (Snubber) Support

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 2 of 197

DESC - Model Description

DISP - Support Displacement

DIST - Distributed Load

DSGN - Design Pressure & Temperature

FLA - Pipe Flange

FLAA - Flange Analysis

FLEX - Flexible Joint

FOR - Concentrated Force/Moment

FSPC - Force Spectrum Load Case

GLOB - Global Coordinates

GUID - Guide Support

GRDS - Gross Discontinuity Stress

HARM - Harmonic Load Case

HED - Project ID

HLOD - Harmonic Load Data Set

HYDR - Hydrodynamic Factors

HYDT - Hydrotest Load Case Definition

INCL - Inclined Support

JOB - Job Description

JSIF - Joint Type User SIF

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 3 of 197

LFAC- Load Factors

LINE - Line Stop Support

LOCL - Local Coordinates

MATL - Beam Member Nonstandard Material

MINP - Model Input List Report Sub-report Types

MODE - Modal Analysis Options

MSEF - Pipe Member Static Earthquake Scale Factor

MSRS - Multiple Support Response Spectrum

NODE - Beam Member Node Point

NOZL - Vessel Nozzle

OPER - Operating Loads

PIPE - Pipe Data

PRES - Pressure Load Data

PRIN - Batch Report Options

PSEF - Pipe Member Static Earthquake Scale Factor

PUMP - Rotating Equipment, Pump

RED - Reducer

REFP - Reference Data Point

RESP - Response Spectrum Load Case

RIGD - Rigid Options

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 4 of 197

ROTA - Rotational Restraint Support

RSTF - Rigid Stiffness Factor

RUN - Run Point

RVER - Change NTL Version

SECT - Beam Member Nonstandard Cross Section

SEG - Pipe Segment

SEIS - Static Earthquake Load Case

SIF - Stress Intensification Factor

SLEV - Seismic Level

SOBL - Soil overburden loads

SOIL - Buried Pipe

SOLV - ALL: Analyze for All Defined Load Cases

SOLV - Execute An AutoPIPE Analysis

SOLV - FSPC: Force Spectrum Analysis

SOLV - HANG: Hanger Design Run

SOLV - HARM: Harmonic Analysis

SOLV - MODE: Modal Analysis

SOLV - RESP: Response Spectrum Analysis

SOLV - SAM: Seismic Anchor Movements

SOLV - STAT: Static Analysis

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 5 of 197

SPA1 - Soil parameters 1

SPA2 - Soil parameters 2

SPEC - Spectrum Data

SPRG - Spring Hanger Support

SWAV - Seismic wave loads data

TBOW - Thermal bowing

TEE - Tee Connection

TEMP - Temperature Load Data

THST - Time History Load Case

TIE - Tie/link Support

TURB - Rotating Equipment, Turbine

UROT - User-defined Rotating Equipment

UUID - Universally Unique Identifier

VALV - Valve

VSTP - V-Stop Support

WAVE - Wave Loading

WELD - Weld Efficiency Factor

WGT - Concentrated Weight

WIND - Static Wind Load Case

WPRS - ANSI: Static Wind Load Per ASCE-98

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 6 of 197

WPRS - Static Wind Load Parameters

WPRS - UBC: Static Wind Load Per UBC-97

WPRS - USER: Static Wind Load Profile

Batch Input Reference

Command Card Reference

The following is a list of Batch Input cards arranged by function.

Click here to sort this list alphabetically.

Control Cards Solve Cards

*** - Comments BUOY - Buoyancy Load Conditions
CTL - Control Data FSPC - Force Spectrum Load Case
DESC - Model Description HARM - Harmonic Load Case
HED - Project ID HLOD - Harmonic Load Data Set
JOB - Job Description HYDT - Hydrotest Load Case Definition
MODE - Modal Analysis Options
Model Cards MSRS - Multiple Support Response Spectrum
ANC - Anchor RESP - Response Spectrum Load Case
BEAM - Beam Member SEIS - Static Earthquake Load Case
BEND - Bend (Tangent Intersection) Point SOLV - Execute An AutoPIPE Analysis
BPOP - Buried Pipe Options SOLV - ALL: Analyze for All Defined Load Cases

BSEF - Beam Member Static Earthquake Scale

Factor
CONS - Constant Force Hanger Support SOLV - FSPC: Force Spectrum Analysis
CUT - Cut Short SOLV - HANG: Hanger Design Run
DAMP - Vibration Damper (Snubber) Support SOLV - HARM: Harmonic Analysis
DISP - Support Displacement SOLV - MODE: Modal Analysis
DIST - Distributed Load SOLV - RESP: Response Spectrum Analysis

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 7 of 197

FLA - Pipe Flange SOLV - SAM: Seismic Anchor Movements

FLAA - Flange Analysis SOLV - STAT: Static Analysis
FLEX - Flexible Joint SPEC - Spectrum Data
FOR - Concentrated Force/Moment WAVE - Wave Loading
GLOB - Global Coordinates WIND - Static Wind Load Case
GUID - Guide Support WPRS - ANSI: Static Wind Load Per ASCE-98
HYDR - Hydrodynamic Factors WPRS - Static Wind Load Parameters
INCL - Inclined Support WPRS - UBC: Static Wind Load Per UBC-97

LFAC- Load Factors

LINE - Line Stop Support WPRS - USER: Static Wind Load Profile
LOCL - Local Coordinates

THST - Time History Load Case

MATL - Beam Member Nonstandard Material
MINP - Model Input List Report Sub-report Types
MSEF - Pipe Member Static Earthquake Scale Result Cards
Factor
NODE - Beam Member Node Point COMB - Load Combination
NOZL - Vessel Nozzle COMP - Rotating Equipment, Compressor
OPER - Operating Loads PRIN - Batch Report Options
PIPE - Pipe Data PUMP - Rotating Equipment, Pump
PRES - Pressure Load Data SLEV - Seismic Level
PSEF - Pipe Member Static Earthquake Scale TURB - Rotating Equipment, Turbine
Factor
RED - Reducer UROT - User-defined Rotating Equipment
RIGD - Rigid Options
ROTA - Rotational Restraint Support
RSTF - Rigid Stiffness Factor
RUN - Run Point
SECT - Beam Member Nonstandard Cross Section
SEG - Pipe Segment
SIF - Stress Intensification Factor
SOBL - Soil overburden loads
SOIL - Buried Pipe
SPA1 - Soil parameters 1
SPA2 - Soil parameters 2

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 8 of 197

SPRG - Spring Hanger Support

SWAV - Seismic wave loads data
TEE - Tee Connection
TEMP - Temperature Load Data
TIE - Tie/link Support

UUID - Universally Unique Identifier

VALV - Valve
VSTP - V-Stop Support
WELD - Weld Efficiency Factor
WGT - Concentrated Weight
Batch Input Reference

ANC - Anchor
image\ebd_36.gif

Description

This card is used to define an anchor at an existing point. It may be entered any time after the point has been defined. For most anchors, the type will be
rigid. AutoPIPE assumes a translational stiffness of 10 lb/in and 10 in×lb/rad rotational stiffness for a rigid anchor. No data other than the anchor type
need be given for a rigid anchor. However, for a flexible anchor, the stiffness values must also be given.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run
point (respectively).

BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point is assumed.

TYP Anchor type. Valid entries are R = Rigid; F = Flexible (If R is entered, the stiffness data is not needed).

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 9 of 197

BLANK: Default is R.
REL Anchor releases for hanger selection in the X, Y, Z, XX, YY and ZZ directions respectively.

1 = Released

0 = Fixed

Thus, enter 001001 to release Z and ZZ directions only.

BLANK: Default is fixed (000000).

K-X Translational stiffness in X-direction.
K-Y Translational stiffness in Y-direction.
K-Z Translational stiffness in Z-direction.
K-XX Rotational stiffness in X-direction.
K-YY Rotational stiffness in Y-direction.
K-ZZ Rotational stiffness in Z-direction.

BLANK: All translation, and rotation stiffnesses default to rigid.

TAGInput
Batch NO.Reference
1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if the tag number is not required.

BEAM - Beam Member Nonstandard Cross Section

1 6 14 22 30 35 51 57 63 71 76
1 BEAM NAME FROM TO SECID SECNAME BETA RIGI RIGJ RELI RELJ

E deg ft ft

M deg mm mm
S deg mm mm

Description

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 10 of 197

This card is used to define a structural beam member. Previously defined end points, the material, and section type must be given. The section and
material may be either standard or nonstandard. However, if a nonstandard material or section is used, it must have been previously defined on a MATL
and/or SECT card.

NAME 1-7 character name of the beam. May not be left blank.
FROM 1-5 character name of the point at end I. This point must have been previously defined using the NODE card or it must be a predefined
piping system point. If the latter, it will be assumed the beam is fully welded to the point. May not be left blank.
TO 1-5 character name of the point at end J. This point must have been previously defined using the NODE card or it must be a predefined
piping system point. May not be left blank.
SECID Section ID, numeric (1-9999) left justified
First 15 characters of Section Name, not read, for info only. This is entered in SECT card

SECNAME
BETA Local coordinate system orientation angle relative to the global system.
RIGI Rigid length offset at end I.
RIGJ Rigid length offset at end J.
BLANK: Default for BETA, RIGI, and RIGJ is 0
RELI End release condition code at end I for Axial, Minor Bending, and MajorBending respectively (e.g. 001 = release Major Bending only).
1 = Released
0 = Fixed
BLANK: Default is fixed (000).
RELJ
Batch End release condition at end J. Same as for RELI.
Input Reference

BEND - Bend (Tangent Intersection) Point

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 BEND POINT TYPE CUTS DX DY DZ RAD MDPT FLEX
E ft ft ft in %
M mm mm mm mm %
S mm mm mm mm %

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 11 of 197

1 56 9 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
2 * QUCM BXT QS BXRT
E psi
M Kg/cm^2
S N/mm^2

Description

This card is used to enter the coordinates of a bend tangent intersection point (TIP). It may be entered anytime after the first SEG card has been given.
Like the RUN card, the coordinates are actually offsets from the previous point along the same run of pipe. A radius value is also required. This may be an
actual value or an integer factor of the nominal pipe size.

POINT 1-4 character name of point (may not be left blank).

TYPE Type of bend. Valid options are (except for ISO
14692):
E = Elbow
C = Close Miter
W = Wide Miter
P = Pulled Bend
S = Smooth (for ISO 14692 only)
M = Miter (for ISO 14692 only)
BLANK: Default is E. For ISO 14692, default is S.
CUTS Number of miter cuts (only needed for TYPE = C)
BLANK: Default is 1.
DX Distance from the previous point to this TIP along the
X-direction.
DY Distance from the previous point to this TIP along the
Y-direction.
DZ Distance from the previous point to this TIP along the
Z-direction.
BLANK: Default for DX, DY, and DZ is 0.
RAD Radius of bend. The following are valid entries:
S 1.0 x nominal pipe diameter
L 1.5 x nominal pipe diameter
nD n x nominal diameter (where n is an integer, i.e. enter
5D). or enter the actual radius value.
BLANK: Default is L.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 12 of 197

MDPT Percentage around bend from near to far tangent point

where an additional point is located. This midpoint is
automatically named by appending M to the TIP name.
FLEX Flexibility factor for bends used to calculate bend
stiffness.

BLANK: Default is Automatic. AutoPIPE will

automatically calculate the bend stiffness during
analysis.
QUCM Qualified Component (for ISO 14692 only)
BXT Biaxial Type - the component fitting description (for
ISO 14692 only):
U = User-Defined
F = Filament-Wound Unidirectional
D = Filament-Wound and Hand-Lay
H = 100% Hand-Lay
QS Qualified Stress (for ISO 14692 only)
BXRT Biaxial Stress Ratio (for ISO 14692 only)
Batch Input Reference

BNAM - Rename Bend Points

1 6 16
BEND
1 BNAM NODE BEND POINT

Description
This card NTL card 'BNAM' that can be used to rename the near, far, or mid points of bends especially if the bend near, far, or mid points do not contain
the conventional 'N', 'F', or 'M', respectively e.g. for numeric numbering . BNAM is typically defined immediately after a BEND card and used with
numeric point names in which 'N', 'F', or 'M' are not valid characters in a numeric point name. If the conventional point names for the bend is desired, i.e.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 13 of 197

bend tangent intersection point name + 'N', 'F', or 'M', then BNAM is not required.

BEND Bend Node Near, Far , Mid point name e.g. A03 N

NODE 1-4 character name of point (may not be left blank).

BEND 1-4 character name of point (may not be left blank).

POINT

Example:

BEND 29 20.000 0.000 0.000 L

BNAM 29 N 28

BNAM 29 F 30

FOR 28 U1 25870.000

VSTP 30 .1000E+11 N

Note that point '29 N' has been renamed to '28' and point '29 F' has been renamed to '30'. The FOR and VSTP references the renamed near and far point
names of the bend instead of the conventional names to assign a concentrated force and V-stop respectively.
Batch Input Reference

BPOP - Buried Pipe Options

This card is used for entering buried pipe results options data.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 14 of 197

1 5 11 21 31 41 46 48 50 52 61 71

1 BPOP Therm SAM BuildS Cmethod Add.Circ AutoSus.Margin AutoRB RBFac Seis+ThAllow

1 5 6 10 12 14

2 * SPTYPE ReportCirc ReportSeisTH ReportBS

Description

Therm Thermal case for seismic load (T1, T2….)

0 – None
SAM SAM case combined with seismic wave (S1, S2…)

0 – None
BuildS Building settlement load case (U1, U2….)

0 – None
CMethod Calculation Method
Adams et.al= 1
AWWA C150= 2

ASCE 2001= 3
Add.Circ. Add Circ. Bending stress to Sustained (Y/N)

Blank: N
AutoSus.Margin Use min (Sh-SL, Sh-f) as sustained margin (Y/N)

Blank: N
AutoRB Auto – Ring buckling safety factor

Blank: N
RBFac Ring buckling allowable safety factor if AutoRB in N (Y/N)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 15 of 197

Blank: 0.1
Seis+Th Allow Seismic + thermal allowable factor

Blank: 0.1
SPTYP Soil Parameters Type

0 – Low

1 – High

2 – Average
RerportCirc Report circ. Wall bending and ring buckling in code compliance (Y/N)

Blank: N
ReportSeisTH Report Seis+Therm Wall bending and ring buckling in code compliance
(Y/N)

Blank: N
ReportBS Report Building Settlement Wall bending and ring buckling in code
compliance (Y/N)

Blank: N

Batch Input Reference

BSEF - Beam Member Static Earthquake Scale Factor

1 5 6 13 21 31 41
1 BSEF NAME EFX EFY EFZ
E ft ft ft
M mm mm mm
S mm mm mm

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 16 of 197

Description

This card is used to define member static earthquake scale factors at selected beam members that will be applied to the static earthquake loads defined in
the SEIS card. The beam must be defined prior to entering this card. Member scale factors EFX, EFY, and EFZ are applied to uniformly distributed
gravity loads such as material weight along the member.

NAME Beam element name, maximum 7 characters (e.g. M1)

EFX Beam Element Static Earthquake factor (X direction)
BLANK: Default is 1.0
EFY Beam Element Static Earthquake factor (Y direction)
BLANK: Default is 1.0
EFZ Beam Element Static Earthquake factor (Z direction)
Batch Input BLANK:
ReferenceDefault is 1.0

BUOY - Buoyancy Load Conditions

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 BUOY ELEV SPGRV MASS EXP
E ft
M mm
S mm

11 14 17 20 23 26 29 32 35 38 41 44 47 50 53 56 59 62 65 68 71 74 77
2 * S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 S22 S23
3 * S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 S36 S37 S38 S39 S40 S41 S42 S43 S44 S45 S46

Description

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 17 of 197

This card is used to enter the parameters necessary to define the buoyancy forces acting on the submerged piping system. This data need only be entered
once. If this card is given more than once, the values entered on the first BUOY card given will be used. Any additional BUOY cards will be ignored.

ELEV Water surface elevation.

BLANK: Default is 0.0
SPGRV Specific gravity of water.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 (buoyancy has no effect).
MASS Added mass coefficient (Ca)
BLANK: Default is 1.0
EXP Wind exposure factor. Needed only if system is only
partially submerged or for special modeling purposes.
BLANK: Default is 0.0
S1, S2, etc. 1-2 character names of segments to be active for this
buoyancy card. Enter as many names as necessary, up
to 23 (tweny-three) segments per line.
BLANK: If these lines are omitted, all segments will
be active for the buoy case.
Batch Input Reference

COMB - Load Combination

1 5 6 20 27 32 37 42 47 51
1 COMB NAME METH CAT ACT REV AFAC /
f2
2 * Description (40 characters)
1 5 6 20 27 32 39 42 68 75 79
3 * CS/CB FAC M/S CS/CB FAC M/S
* Repeat line 5 as required (max of 10 contributing cases/combs

Description
This card is used to enter load combination data for RESULT processing. This data is stored in an external file with the system name specified on the JOB
card, and the DOS extension .CMB. This card should be given after all geometry (MODEL) data has been listed. Up to 10 previously defined load cases

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 18 of 197

and combinations may be entered on a COMB card.

NAME 1-24 character name of combination. May not be left blank.

METH Combination method. Valid options are as follows:

SUM Sum of all contributing
cases/combinations.
ASUM Sum of absolute values of
cases/combinations.
SRSS Square root of the sum of the squares of
cases/combinations.
MAX Look at each case/combination and use
the maximum value.
MIN Look at each case/combination and use
the minimum value.
AMAX Look at each case/combination and use
the absolute maximum value.
AMIN Look at each case/combination and use
the absolute minimum value.
RMAX Look at each case/combination,
compute the resultant quantities, and use
the quantities corresponding to the
maximum resultant.
SMAX Look at each case/combination and use
the absolute maximum value except the
sign of the value is retained.
MXST Look at each case/combination and use
the maximum stress value. This method
only applies to code combinations at the
stress level only.
BLANK: Default is SRSS
CAT Category for code compliance load set. Options are as
follows:
S = Sustained V = Von Mises N = Tensile

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 19 of 197

E = Expansion H = Hoop T = Hot

O = Occasional C = Combined OT = Other

For the MITI-3 code option only:

1 = 1A Primary 4 = 2B Pri+Sec 7 = 4AS Primary

2 = 2A Pri+Sec 5 = 3AS/BAS/CAS 8 = 4AS Pri+Sec

Primary
3 = 1B Primary 6 = 3AS/BAS/CAS
Pri+Sec
For the JSME PPC code option only:
1 = DC Primary 4 = ABO Pri+Sec 7 = DS2 Primary

2 = AB Pri+Sec 5 = CS1/CSB/CSC 8 = DS2 Pri+Sec

Primary
3 = DCO 6 = CS1/CSB/CSC
Primary Pri+Sec
For the KHK code option only:
S = Sustained H = Hoop L = L1 Long

E = Expansion D = L1 Disp

BLANK: Default is Other.

For the CAN-Z662 code only, the following options replace
Von Mises and Tensile, respectively:
Eq Tens 1 The code stress is calculated as a Tresca
stress assuming no bending stress and
no shear stress.
Eq. Tens 2 The code stress is calculated as a Tresca
stress considering all stress components.
For NC, ND, and NB codes only, 1994 or later, the "C"
category is used to calculate stresses due to reversing
dynamic loads.
For EURO code only, the "C" category is used to calculate
stresses due to a single non-repeated support movement and
the "T" category is used to calculate stresses due to operation
within the creep range.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 20 of 197

ACT Yes/No activity flag to activate (Y) or deactivate (N) this load
combination. If this combination is not activated, it will not
be processed by AutoPIPE.
REV Yes/No activity flag to activate (Y) or deactivate (N) this load
combination to be considered for reversing dynamic.
AFAC/f2 Allowable (K) factor OR the part factor for loading, f2 (ISO
14692 piping code only)
CS/CB Name of previously defined standard load case, or
combination (up to 24 characters )to be included in this
combination. Standard load cases are as follows:
GR Gravity
T1 - T100 Thermal load cases 1 to 20
E1 - E10 Static earthquake load cases 1 to 10
W1 - W10 Static wind load cases 1 to 10
P1 - P100 Pressure load cases 1 to 100
S1 - S10 Seismic anchor movement cases 1 to 10
U1 - U140 User defined load cases 1 to 20
R1 - R50 Response spectrum load cases 1 to 50
F1 - F10 Force spectrum load cases 1 to 10
H1 - H10 Harmonic load cases 1 to 10
(LONG) Maximum longitudinal pressure stress
(SUS) Maximum sustained stress
(EXP) Maximum expansion stress
(OCC) Maximum occasional stress
(HOOP) Maximum hoop stress
For MITI-3 code option only:
(1A,I) Maximum stress according to equation 1A Primary
(2A,I+II) Maximum stress according to equation 2A Pri+Sec
(1B,I) Maximum stress according to equation 1B Primary
(2B,I+II) Maximum stress according to equation 2B Pri+Sec
(3AS,I) Maximum stress according to equation 3AS Primary
(3AS,I+II) Maximum stress according to equation 3AS Pri+Sec
(4AS,I) Maximum stress according to equation 4AS Primary
For JSME
PPC code

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 21 of 197

option
only:
(DC,P) Maximum stress according to equation DC Primary
(AB,P+S) Maximum stress according to equation AB Pri+Sec
(DCO,P) Maximum stress according to equation DCO Primary
(ABO,P+S) Maximum stress according to equation ABO Pri+Sec
(CS1,P) Maximum stress according to equation CS1 Primary
(CS1,P+S) Maximum stress according to equation CS1 Pri+Sec
(DS2,P) Maximum stress according to equation DS2 Primary
For seismic levels B and C, the equation number CS1 should be replaced by CSB and CSC, respectively.
FAC Factor to be multiplied to this load case or combination.
BLANK: Default is 1.0 (no factor).
M/S Level at which the contributing component is to be combined. This
option applies only to load combinations. It will be ignored for load
cases and stress maximums.

M: combine result quantities at the moment level

S: combine result quantities at the stress level

Batch Input Reference

COMP - Rotating Equipment, Compressor

1 5 6 16 21 31 36 46 51 61 66
1 COMP EQPID IN SEG OUT SEG EXT1 SEG EXT2 SEG

1 5 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
2 * MMUL COSX COSY COSZ
E
M

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 22 of 197

S
3 * REFPT DXI DYI DZI DXO DYO DZO
E ft ft ft ft ft ft
M mm mm mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm mm mm
4 * DX1 DY1 DZ1 DX2 DY2 DZ2
E ft ft ft ft ft ft
M mm mm mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm mm mm

Description

This card is used to enter data for rotating equipment type compressor. The compressor is given a name and up to four nozzle points as well as the
direction of the shaft axis. If a point is given at a tee or continuation point, a segment name must also be given to clarify the compressor's location along
the system.

1. All points must be previously defined.

2. Enter continuation rows 3 and 4 to override nozzle coordinates and specify nozzle offsets from a reference point instead.

EQPID 1-8 character name of compressor equipment identifier.

IN 1-5 character name of inlet point. Fifth character must be
either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend
and for a normal run point (respectively). May not be left
blank.
SEG If the point is at a tee or continuation point, enter the segment
name. Otherwise, leave blank.
OUT 1-5 character name of outlet point. The fifth character must be
either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend
and for a normal run point (respectively). May not be left
blank.
EXT1 1-5 character name of first extraction point. The fifth character
must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of
a bend and for a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: No extraction point.
EXT2 1-5 character name of second extraction point. The fifth
character must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and
midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point (respectively).

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 23 of 197

BLANK: No extraction point.

MMUL Enter the manufacturer allowable multiplier used to update the
already defined factors for the rotating equipment. The valid
values for this factor should be between 0.5 and 20.
BLANK: The default is 1.0
COSX, COSY, X-Direction, Y-Direction and Z-Direction cosines of the
COSZ compressor shaft axis.
BLANK: The default for COSX, COSY and COSZ is 0.
REFPT 1-5 character name of point. The reference point must be the
inlet point, outlet point, first extraction point, or second
extraction point.
DXI, DYI, DZI Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the inlet point from the
reference point. This input is required if the reference point is
not the inlet point.
BLANK: The default for DXI, DYI and DZI is 0.
DXO, DYO, DZO Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the outlet point from the
reference point. This input is required if the reference point is
not the outlet point.
BLANK: The default for DXO, DYO and DZO is 0.
DX1, DY1, DZ1 Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the first extraction point from
the reference point. This input is required if the reference point
is not the first extraction point.
BLANK: The default for DX1, DY1 and DZ1 is 0.
DX2, DY2, DZ2 Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the second extraction point
from the reference point. This input is required if the reference
point is not the second extraction point.
BLANK: The default for DX2, DY2 and DZ2 is 0.
Batch Input Reference

CONS - Constant Force Hanger Support

1 56 11 16 18 21 31 41 51 61 71

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 24 of 197

1 CONS PT1 PT2 U? NUM COLD SYMB

E lb
M kg
S N
1 56 11 51 61 71 81
2 * TAG No.

1 56 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

Description

This card is used to describe a constant force hanger in the vertical direction at a given point. This card may be input anytime after the point to which it
applies has been defined.

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be

either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a
bend and for a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding
point is assumed.
PT2 1-5 character name of support connection point.
BLANK: If no name is given, the connection point is the
ground.
U? Undesigned status flag. Valid options are as follows:
Y This hanger is undesigned (COLD variable ignored)
N This hanger is user-designed (COLD value must follow)
BLANK: (per the following table)
NUM Number of hangers in parallel for this support.
BLANK: Default is 1.
COLD Cold load for a designed hanger.
BLANK: Hanger is undesigned.
Is the COLD variable Undesigned Flag (U?)
value given ? status
yes N
no Y

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 25 of 197

SYMB Support symbol setting. Valid options are as

follows:
H Hanger: constant hanger will be shown graphically
above pipe
C Can: constant hanger will be shown graphically
below pipe

TAG NO. BLANK: Default is hanger

1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if the

tag number is not required.
Attachment ID associated with the support.

ATTACHMENT
ID

Note: For points which have multiple supports, unique support ID's are assigned by default, as described in Section 4.3.
Batch Input Reference

CTL - Control Data

1 5 6 11 16 19 21 26 31 41 51 61 71
1 CTL CODE SIFCOD VAXIS SERV NO#T PSTIF AMB IUNT OUNT CLIB MLIB
E degF
M degC
S degC

1 5 6 16 17 19 26 32 41 51 61 71
1 CTL * LIFE MONI AP_P YEAR

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 26 of 197

E
M
S

Description

This card must be listed before any geometry (MODEL) data, and should be one of the first three cards entered (the others are JOB and HED). It is used to
enter control information about the data to follow. Only the first CTL card encountered will be recognized. Any additional CTL cards will be ignored. If
this card is omitted, all parameters will assume their default values.

Note: If the edition is part of the code name, then the input in the edition field is ignored. i.e. 31104 is equivalent to Code = B31.1 and Edition = 2004

Note: If the code is specified and the edition is left blank, then it will default to the latest edition.

CODE Piping code. Valid values are as follows:

B31.1 - ASME B31.1

31104 - ASME B31.1 - 2004

31192 - ASME B31.1 - 1992

1967 - ASME B31.1 - 1967

B31.3 - ASME B31.3

B31.4 - ASME B31.4

O31.4 - ASME B31.4 Offshore, Chapter IX

B31.8 - ASME B31.8

O31.8 - ASME B31.8 Offshore, Chapter VIII

NB - ASME BPV-III-1, Subsection NB

NC - ASME BPV-III-1, Subsection NC

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 27 of 197

NC92 - ASME BPV-III-1, Subsection NC - 1992

ND - ASME BPV-III-1, Subsection ND

ND92 - ASME BPV-III-1, Subsection ND - 1992

BS806 - BS 806

SPC2 - Swedish Piping Code (SPC, Method 2)

TBK56 - Norwegian Piping Code (TBK 5-6)

STOOM - Dutch Piping Code (Stoomwezen D1101)

DNV - Norwegian Piping Code (DNV)

CZ662 - Canadian Oil & Gas Pipeline Code (CAN/CSA-Z662)

OZ662 - Canadian Code (CAN/CSA-Z662) Offshore, Section 11

MITI3 - Japanese Piping Code (MITI 501-Class 3 Piping)

KHK - Japanese Seismic Piping Code (KHK E 012)

JSMEC - Japanese Nuclear Class 2 Piping Code (JSME S NC1-

PPC)

EURO - European piping code (EN 13480)

RCCM - French piping code for Power Industry

SNCT - French piping code for Process Industry

B7159 - Design and Construction of Glass-Reinforced Plastics

(GRP) Piping Systems for Individual Plants or Sites

SNIP - Oil & Gas piping system Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil &
Gas

14692 - Petroleum and natural gas industries - Glass-reinforced

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 28 of 197

plastics (GRP) piping

GEN - General piping code

BLANK: Default is B31.1

SIFCOD For the General piping code only, specify the associated piping
code to be used for the calculation of stress intensification and
flexibility factors. For all other codes, this option will be ignored.
BLANK: Default is B31.1
VAXIS Global axis used as the vertical axis. Enter Y or Z.
BLANK: Default is Y
SERV For piping code KHK, enter seismic levels 1 or 2.
BLANK: Default is A
NO#T Number of thermal load cases (in the range 1-100).
BLANK: Default is one (1).
PSTIF Pressure stiffening case number (in the range 0-100). Must be less
than or equal to number of thermal load cases (NO#T).
BLANK: Default is zero (0).
AMB Ambient temperature of the system.
BLANK: Default is 70°F or 21.1°C (depending on the active
units). For BS 7159, the default is 32°F (0°C).
IUNT Input units file. Enter the name of the units file containing units for
all variables in the batch file. This file name should have a .UNT
extension; however, do not enter the extension.
BLANK: Default is AUTOPIPE.
OUNT Output units file. Enter the name of the units file containing units
for data to be output to reports and summaries from within
AutoPIPE. This file name should have a .UNT extension.
However, do not enter the extension.
BLANK: Default is AUTOPIPE.
CLIB Component library file. Enter the name of the component library
containing pipe sections, valves, and flanges. This file name should
have an .LIB extension. However, do not enter the extension.
BLANK: Default is AUTOPIPE.
MLIB Material library file. Enter the name of the material library
containing code dependent materials and their allowables stresses.
This file name should have an .LIB extension; however, do not
enter the extension.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 29 of 197

BLANK: Default is dependent on the piping code entered.

LIFE Design lifetime of the piping system in hours (EURO code only). It
is used to calculate the design stress in the creep range static
loading. The minimum value allowed for lifetime is 10000 h.
There is no limit to the upper range value.
BLANK: Default is 200000 h.
MONI Lifetime monitoring system (EURO code only). It is used to
calculate the design stress in the creep range under static loading.

N : No monitoring system. (One character on Col. 17)

Y : A lifetime monitoring system is used.

BLANK: No monitoring system.

AP_P Use Appendix P of ASME B31.3 piping code (B31.3 only)

N : No (One character on Col. 19)

Y : Yes

BLANK (default): Do not use Appendix P.

Year (only ASME B31.1
specific
years are 1967
available
for 1986
specific
codes) 1992

2004

2005 Addenda

2007

2009 Addenda

2010

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 30 of 197

ASME B31.3

2004

2006

2008

2010

ASME B31.4

2006

ASME B31.4 Offshore, Chapter IX

2006

ASME B31.8

2003

2007

2010

ASME B31.8 Offshore, Chapter VIII

2003

2007

2010

ASME BPV-III-1, Subsection NB/NC/ND

1972 W Addenda

1975 W Addenda

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 31 of 197

1977

1980 S Addenda (NC and ND only)

1982 W Addenda (NB only)

1983 W Addenda

1988 Addenda

1989

1989 Addenda

1993 Addenda

1994 Addenda

1997 Addenda

1998

2001

2003 Addenda (NC and ND only)

2004

2007

BS 806

1993

Swedish Piping Code (SPC, Method 2)

1978

Norwegian Piping Code (TBK 5-6)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 32 of 197

1990

Dutch Piping Code (Stoomwezen D1101)

1978

Norwegian Piping Code (DNV)

1981

Canadian Oil & Gas Pipeline Code (CAN/CSA-Z662)

1999

2007

Canadian Code (CAN/CSA-Z662) Offshore, Section 11

1999

2007

Japanese Piping Code (MITI 501-Class 3 Piping)

1980

Japanese Seismic Piping Code (KHK E 012)

Not Required

Japanese Nuclear Class 2 Piping Code (JSME S NC1-PPC)

2005

2008

European piping code (EN 13480)

2002

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 33 of 197

2010

French piping code for Power Industry (RCCM)

1985

French piping code for Process Industry (SNCT)

1985

Design and Construction of Glass-Reinforced Plastics (GRP)

Piping Systems for Individual Plants or Sites (BS 7159)

1989

SNIP Russian 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas

1997

Petroleum and natural gas industries - Glass-reinforced plastics

(GRP) piping (ISO 14692)

2005

General piping code

Not Required

BLANK: Latest Edition of the specified code

Batch Input Reference

CUT - Cut Short

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 34 of 197

image\ebd_47.gif

Description

This card is used to define the amount of cut-short, or cut-long (also known as cold spring) to be applied to the pipe preceding the current point. Its
purpose is to pre-stress the piping under ambient conditions so that a reduced state of stress results when the piping is subjected to operating temperature.
The point to which the cut-short is applied must have been previously defined. In addition, a cut-short cannot be specified at the first point of a segment, at
a bend, or at the far end of a valve, flexible joint, reducer, and nozzle.

POINT 1-4 character name of point (may not be left blank).

CASE Load case number. A cut cannot be defined in a SAM (S1
- S3), or dynamic load case (e.g. R1, F1, H1, etc.). Valid
entries are as follows (may not be left blank):
GR Gravity
T1 - T100 Thermal load cases 1 to 100
E1 - E10 Static earthquake load cases 1 to 10
W1 - W10 Static wind load cases 1 to 10
P1 - P100 Pressure load cases 1 to 100
U1 - U140 User defined load cases 1 to 140
LGTH The amount of cold spring. A positive value indicates a
cut-short (the specified length is removed so that the pipe
is stretched). Whereas, a negative value indicates a cut-
long (the specified length is inserted so that the pipe is
pre-compressed).
BLANK: no cut is applied.

Batch Input Reference

DAMP - Vibration Damper (Snubber) Support

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 35 of 197

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 DAMP PT1 PT2 RATE WIND
E lb/in
M kg/m
S N/mm
1 5 6 11 51 61 71
2 * TAG No. COSX COSY COSZ

1 5 6 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

Description
This card is used to describe a damper (snubber) at a specific point. This point must be previously defined. AutoPIPE assumes a stiffness of 10 lb/in for a
rigid support. The direction the damper acts may be along a global axis or a skewed axis. In either case, the direction cosines are required. Enter the
direction cosines on the second line of input.

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth

character must be either N, F, M, or blank
for near, far and midpoints of a bend and for
a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the
immediately preceding point is assumed.
PT2 1-5 character name of support connection
point.
BLANK: If no name is given, the connection
point is the ground.
RATE Spring stiffness rate.
BLANK: Default is rigid.
WIND Enter W to activate this damper for wind.

Default is BLANK : Damper is not active for

wind
COSX X-Direction cosine.
BLANK: The direction cosine is zero.
COSY Y-Direction cosine.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 36 of 197

BLANK: The direction cosine is zero.

COSZ Z-Direction cosine.
TAG NO. BLANK: The direction cosine is zero.

1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid

if the tag number is not required.
Attachment ID associated with the support.

ATTACHMENT ID

l For points which have multiple supports, unique support ID's are assigned by default as described in Section 4.3.
Batch Input Reference

DESC - Model Description

image\ebd_50.gif

Description

This card should be given before any geometry data. This information is printed on the AutoPIPE System Information page of the AutoPIPE reports. Each
line is limited to a 40-character data from columns six to forty-five. Any text beyond column forty-five will be ignored. The DESC card is required even if
the first line is blank. Define as many continuation cards as needed. Intermediate blank lines must be explicitly defined up to the next non-blank line. If
the remaining lines up to the 10th line are blank, then no cards are required for the remaining blank lines. If all 10 lines are blank, then the DESC card is

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 37 of 197

not required.

l When exporting a model to batch NTL (File/Save As/AutoPIPE Batch), the program will always explicitly write all 10 lines to the NTL file, even if
the 10 lines are blank.

Any additional DESC cards will be ignored and the following note will be written to the message file (*.msg):
*** NOTE: USING PREVIOUS DESC DATA

Any continuation cards beyond 10 lines will be ignored and the following note will be written to the message file (*.msg):

*** NOTE: MODEL DESCRIPTION LINES > 10 IGNORED

Batch Input Reference

DISP - Support Displacement

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71

1 DISP POINT CASE PHASE/DIR DX DY DZ DXX DYY DZZ

/SUPG

E in in in deg deg deg

M mm mm mm deg deg deg

S mm mm mm deg deg deg

Description
This card is used to enter displacement data for a specified point. It may be used anytime after that point has been entered. Note, unless the case type is a
seismic anchor movement, the phase field will be left blank.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character

must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 38 of 197

and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run

point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately
preceding point is assumed.
CASE Load case number. A support displacement
cannot be defined in a dynamic load case (e.g.,
R1, F1, H1, etc.). Valid entries are as follows
(may not be left blank):
GR Gravity
T1 - T100 Thermal load cases 1 to 20
E1 - E10 Static earthquake load cases 1 to 10
W1 - W10 Static wind load cases 1 to 10
P1 - P100 Pressure load cases 1 to 100
S1 - S10 Seismic anchor movement load cases 1 to 10
U1 - U140 User defined load cases 1 to 20
PHAS,DIR Phase number (only needed for case S1, S2, or
S3). If MITI-3 or JSME PPC 2005, earthquake
/SUPG direction corresponding to the seismic anchor
movements, where 1 = global X-direction and
2 = global Z-direction.

If not MITI-3 or JSME PPC 2005, enter the

support group number.
DX Translational displacement in the X-Direction.
BLANK: The default value is zero.
DY Translational displacement in the Y-direction.
BLANK: The default value is zero.
DZ Translational displacement in the Z-direction.
BLANK: The default value is zero.
DXX Rotational displacement about the X-axis.
BLANK: The default value is zero.
DYY Rotational displacement about the Y-axis.
BLANK: The default value is zero.
DZZ Rotational displacement about the Z-axis.
BLANK: The default value is zero.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 39 of 197

Batch Input Reference

DIST - Distributed Load

image\ebd_52.gif

Description
This card is allows the specification of a distributed load between two points. Linear interpolation is used to distribute the load to all points between those
given. This card should be listed after all points have been defined.

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character

must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far
and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run
point (respectively). May not be left blank.
CASE Load case number. A distributed load cannot be
defined in a SAM (S1 - S10), or dynamic load
case (e.g. R1, F1, H1, etc.). Valid entries are as
follows (may not be left blank):
GR Gravity
T1 - T100 Thermal load cases 1 to 100
E1 - E10 Static earthquake load cases 1 to 10
W1 - W10 Static wind load cases 1 to 10
P1 - P100 Pressure load cases 1 to 100
U1 - U140 User defined load cases 1 to 140
PT2 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character
must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far
and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run
point (respectively). May not be left blank.
FX1 Force in the X-direction acting at the first point
(PT1).

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 40 of 197

FY1 Force in the Y-direction acting at the first point

(PT1).
FZ1 Force in the Z-direction acting at the first point
(PT1).
FX2 Force in the X-direction acting at the last point
(PT2).
FY2 Force in the Y-direction acting at the last point
(PT2).
FZ2 Force in the Z-direction acting at the last point
(PT2).
BLANK: If any force value is left blank it is
Batch Input Referenceassumed to be zero.

DSGN - Design Pressure & Temperature

Class 1, 2, and 3 only

PRES Design Pressure (ASME NB, NC, ND)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 41 of 197

PPRES Peak Pressure (ASME NC & ND only)

TEMP Design Temperature (ASME NB, NC, ND)

SM Stress Intensity at design temp

S ASME NC, ND hot allowable stress at design temp

SY Yield Stress at design temp (ASME NB, NC, ND)

AUTO Automatic update option for material values only. This option is ignored for non-
standard materials.

A: Automatic update of value from material library

U: User-defined value

Batch Input Reference

FLA - Pipe Flange

1 5 6 8 11 21 26 31 41 46 51 61
1 FLA POINT TYPE RATE WELD WGT SIF TAPER OFF MOFF
E lb in in
M kg mm mm
S N mm mm
2 * SERIES FMTRL GROUP GMTRL DIANI WIDTH BWGT
E in in lb

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 42 of 197

M mm mm kg
S mm mm N
3 * FLGFACT TAG FLGLEN
(44-
54)
E
M
S

Description
This card is entered to describe a point as a flange. To enter data on this card, first decide what capacity flange is needed in the Library Tables . Enter the
desired flange rating. No data other than the weld type is required. However, if the flange is not in the component library, enter nonstandard as the rating
and then enter the weight. Please note that this card should be used after that point to which it refers has been defined.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be either N, F, M, or blank for
near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point is assumed.
TYPE Flange type; options are as follows:
BLIND

LAPJOINT

SLIP-ON

SOCKET

WELDNECK

NS
RATE Flange pressure rating (see Appendix A). If desired flange is not found, enter NS for
nonstandard, then define WGT and SIF values.
WELD Weld type of connection to pipe (the default SIF associated with each connection
type is also listed).

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 43 of 197

BW Butt Weld (1.0) (code dependent) As-Welded Butt

Weld
BWT Butt Weld (code dependent)
Transition
As-Welded Butt Weld NB 4250
Transition (Class NB)

ANSI B16.25, 30o tapered transition

ANSTT (Class NC)
FBWT Flush Butt ASME NB
Weld NB 4250
Transition
BT1:3 As-Welded ASME NB
Butt Weld 1:3
Transition
FT1:3 Flush Butt ASME NB
Weld 1:3
Transition
FBW Flush Butt ASME NB, NC, ND
Weld
SO slip on 1.2 (code dependent)
SW Socket/Fillet 2.1 (code dependent)
Weld
SWN Socket Weld 1.3
(no undercut)
LJ Lap Joint (1.6)
TJ Threaded Joint (2.3)
SWV socket or fillet JSME PPC only
weld
(concave)
SOV double-welded JSME PPC only
slip-on
(concave)
USER User Defined (see SIF below)

BLANK: Default is BW. For BS 7159, the default is NS.

Note: Only the weld type NS is recognized by the BS 7159 code. For B31.1-1967

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 44 of 197

code, the SIF for socket weld connection is 1.3.

Weldneck, Double welded slip-on, Socket weld (no undercut), Lapjoint are no
longer available from v9.1 or later for ASME III class NC, ND. For older models
weldneck mapped to BW. Double welded slip-on mapped to user defined SIF = 1.2,
Socket weld (no undercut) mapped to user defined SIF = 1.3, lapjoint mapped to user
defined SIF = 1.6.
SIF Stress intensification factor of flange. Only needed if the weld type is nonstandard (NS).
A value entered here will override the value obtained from the library if a standard rating
is specified for the RATE.

Note: The Weld SIF field is blank for SW & SO Connections for ASME NC-1992, ND-
1992, NC-2004, ND-2004 piping codes.
BLANK: Default for NS is 1.0.
WGT Weight of flange. This is only needed for a nonstandard flange. A value entered here will
override the value obtained from the library if a standard rating is specified for the
RATE.

OFF Joint offset for a butt weld with no taper transition. Average joint offset is available for a
butt weld (BW) with taper transition to the B31.1 and B31.8 codes. It is also available for
butt weld (BW) with or without taper transition for the EN13480 , SPC, TBK, RCC-M,
MITI and JSME PPC codes.

The weld size for Double-Welded Slip-On (SO) and Socket or Fillet Weld (SW)
connections can be entered for this field using NC92, ND92, NC, and ND codes. For
JSME PPC code, the weld size can be entered for this field when a Double-Welded Slip-
On (SOV) or Socket or Fillet Weld (SWV) connection is "concave" only.

BLANK: Default is 0.
MOFF Maximum joint offset for a butt weld with no taper transition. This input applies only if
TYPE is BW without taper and if the code option is B31.1 or B31.8.
BLANK: Default is 0.
SERIES A value in this field applies only to large diameter flanges (those governed by ANSI
B16.47). Its value can be either ’A’ or ’B’.
BLANK: Default is ’A’.
FMTRL Flange material code (12 characters) for the materials listed in ANSI B16.5 or ANSI
B16.47. Standard flange materials are defined in the EQUIP.LIB library file.
BLANK: Default is pipe material.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 45 of 197

GROUP Flange material group per ANSI B16.5 or 16.47. This 4 character value must be specified
if a non-standard flange material is used.
GMTRL Gasket material code (10 characters) for the materials listed in ANSI B16.5 or ANSI
B16.47. Standard gasket materials are defined in the EQUIP.LIB library file.
DIANI Gasket inside diameter. Its value is automatically retrieved for standard flanges, but a
value entered here will override the standard value.
BLANK: Default for NS is 0.0.
WIDTH Gasket contact width. This value is automatically retrieved for standard flanges, but a
value entered here will override the standard value.
BLANK: Default for NS is 0.0.
BWGT Combined Bolt /Nut weight

FLGFACT Use flange weight factor for bolt/nut weight option (Y/N)
TAG Flange tag (36 characters)
FLGLEN The length of the flange (used for PXF/PCF import/export)
Batch Input Reference

FLAA - Flange Analysis

1 5 6 9 17 20 23 25 35 42 52 55 57 66
1 FLAA ATTACHMENT Flange Material Analysis G. Analyze Max. Ratio Notes Rigidity Ring Reverse Pipe Bolt Spacing
Library Method Seating Factor Type Flag Material Correction
Bolt Library Factor
Load

E
M
S
1 5 6 23 33 43 53 63 73
2 * Flange bolt Dimension Outside Inside Thickness Hub Length Large End Small End
diameter diameter Hub Hub
Thickness Thickness

E in In in in In in

M Mm mm mm mm mm mm

S Mm mm mm mm mm mm

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 46 of 197

1 5 6 43 53 63 73
3 * Flange Material Allow. Stress Allow. Stress Density Flange ASME
at Oper. at Amb Temp Library
Temp.

E ksi ksi Lb\cu.ft

M kg/cm2 kg/cm2 Kg/m3

S MPa MPa kg/m3

1 5 6 16 26 36 46 56 66 76
4 * Elastic Modulus Elastic Modulus Joint Eff. Lap Num. of Bolts Gasket Nubbin Elastic
at Oper. Temp. at Amb. Temp. Factor Contact. Thickness Width Modulus
OD editable Flag

E ksi ksi in in in

M kg/cm2 kg/cm2 mm mm mm

S MPa MPa mm mm mm

1 5 6 23 33 43 53 63 73
5 * Bolt Material Allow. Allow. Nominal Effective Bolt Hole Thread Type
Stress at Stress at Diameter Diameter Diameter
Oper. Amb .
Temp Temp
(Bolt) (Bolt)

E ksi ksi in in in

M kg/cm2 kg/cm2 mm mm mm

S MPa MPa mm mm mm

1 5 6 43 53 63 72
6 * Pipe Material Allow. Stress Allow. Stress Pipe ASME Bolt Circle
at Oper. Temp at Amb. Temp Lib Diameter
(Pipe) (Pipe)

E ksi ksi in

M kg/cm2 kg/cm2 mm

S MPa MPa mm

1 5 6 10 14 24 34 44 54 64 74 76
7 * Gasket Type Gasket Width Gasket Strength Seating Stress Eff. Gasket Load Full Face
Configuration [N] Inside Factor Seating Reaction Gasket
diameter width Diameter

E in in psi in in

M mm mm Kg/cm2 mm mm
mm mm N/mm2 mm mm

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 47 of 197

S
1 5 6 13 20 22 32 42 52 57 67 72 81
8 * LOAD COMB. OPER. CASE Apply OPER. OPER.TEMP. Ext. PRES App. Force Axial Force App. Bending
B31.3 PRES. Comb. Moment Moment
Comb.

E psi deg F psi lbf ft-lb

M Kg/cm2 deg C Kg/cm2 Kgf Kg-cm

S N/mm2 deg F N/mm2 N N.m

1 5 6 43 44
9 * User Defined Table Name User Defined Use B16.5
Press. Temp. 1996 Data
Flag Flag

E
M
S

Description
This card is used to define options related to the flange analysis input.

ATTACHMENT Attachment – The type of flange attachment. Following are the possible values:

1: Integral

2: Loose

3: Optional

BLANK: Default is Integral (1).

Flange Material Library Flange material library. Enter any standard material Library Name ASMEDIV1, ASMEDIV2, ASME III etc.
(8 character string)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 48 of 197

BLANK: Default is ASMEDIV1.

Analysis Method Analysis method

1: ASME Section VIII Div 1

2: ASME Section VIII Div 2

3: ANSI CHECK

4: APPENDIX XI

BLANK: Default is ASME Section VIII Div 1 (1).

G. Seating Bolt Load Gasket Seating Bolt Load

0: Code Required

1: Max Bolt Load

2: W = Wm2

3: Max of 1 and 3

4: Max of 1,2 and 3

BLANK: Default is Code Required (0).

Analyze Analyze

Y: Analyze the flange

N: Do not analyze the flange

BLANK: Default is do not analyze the flange (N).

Max. Ratio Max Ratio (Analysis Tab)

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Notes 0:

1: Operating, Tangen. ST"

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 49 of 197

2: Operating, SH

3: Operating, SR

4: Operating, ST

5: Operating, (SH+SR)/2

6: Operating, (SH+ST)/2

7: Operating, Tangen.

8: Operating, Shearing

9: Operating, Bearing

10: Operating, Radial

11: Operating, Bolt Tensile

12: Operating, Flange Material

13: Gasket, Tangen. ST

14: Gasket, SH

15: Gasket, SR

16: Gasket, ST

17: Gasket, (SH+SR)/2

18: Gasket, (SH+ST)/2

19: Gasket, Tangen.

20: Gasket, Shearing

21: Gasket, Bearing

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 50 of 197

22: Gasket, Radial

23: Gasket, Bolt Tensile

24: Gasket, Flange Material

1000: Pass

1001: Fail

BLANK: Default is 0.
Rigidity Factor Rigidity factor

BLANK: Default is 0.3.

Ring Type Ring type configuration

0: none

1: single-split ring

2: double-split ring

BLANK: Default is none (0).

Reverse Flag Reverse

Y: Reverse the flange

N: Do not reverse the flange

BLANK: Default is do not reverse the flange (N).

Pipe Material Library Pipe material library. Enter any standard material Library Name ASMEDIV1, ASMEDIV2, ASME III etc. (8
character string)

BLANK: Default is ASMEDIV1.

Bolt Spacing Correction Use Bolt Spacing Correction flag (Y or N)
Factor
Y: Use Bolt Spacing Correction Factor Flag

N: Do not use Bolt Spacing Correction Factor

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 51 of 197

Note: This Flags does not affect ANSI Check

BLANK: Default is Y
Flange bolt Dimension Flange dimensions (16 characters string)

BLANK: Default is NS.

Outside diameter Outside flange diameter.

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Inside diameter Inside flange diameter.

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Thickness Thickness

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Hub Length Hub length

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Large End Hub Large End Hub Thickness
Thickness
BLANK: Default is 0.0.
Small End Hub Small End Hub Thickness
Thickness
BLANK: Default is 0.0.
Flange Material Flange Material (36 characters string)

BLANK: Default is NS.

Allow. Stress at Oper. Allowable stress at operating temperature.
Temp.
BLANK: Default is 0.0.
Allow. Stress at Amb Allowable stress at ambient temperature.
Temp
BLANK: Default is 0.0.
Density Density

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Flange ASME Library Flange ASME library. This field is the name of the Database to pickup material values E.g ASME2010

BLANK: Default is ASMEDIV1.

Elastic Modulus at Elastic modulus at operating temperature

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 52 of 197

Oper. Temp. BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Elastic Modulus at Amb. Elastic modulus at ambient temperature
Temp.
BLANK: Default is 0.0.
Joint Eff. Factor Joint efficiency factor for blind

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

Lap Contact. OD Lap flange contact OD

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Num. of Bolts Number of bolts

BLANK: Default is 0.
Gasket Thickness Gasket Thickness

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Nubbin Width Gasket nubbin width

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Bolt Material Bolt material (16 characters string).

BLANK: Default is User

Elastic Modulus Elastic modulus Field should remain editable. Flag is used for material whose elastic modulus values are not
Editable Flag retrieved from the flange database.

Y: Keep the modulus Field editable

N: Do not Keep the modulus Field editable

BLANK: Default is N
Allow. Stress at Oper. Allowable stress at operating temperature for Bolt.
Temp (Bolt)
BLANK: Default is 25.0.
Allow. Stress at Amb . Allowable stress at ambient temperature for Bolt.
Temp (Bolt)
BLANK: Default is 25.0.
Nominal Diameter Nominal diameter for bolt.

BLANK: Default is 0.5.

Effective Diameter Effective diameter for bolt.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 53 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.5.

Bolt Hole Diameter Bolt hole diameter.

BLANK: Default is 0.5.

Thread Type Bolt Thread Type

0: COARSE

1: 8-THREAD

BLANK: Default is Coarse (0).

Pipe Material Pipe material (36 characters string).

BLANK: Default is NS.

Allow. Stress at Oper. Allowable stress at operating temperature for Pipe.
Temp (Pipe)
BLANK: Default is 0.0.
Allow. Stress at Amb. Allowable stress at ambient temperature for Pipe.
Temp (Pipe)
BLANK: Default is 0.0.
Pipe ASME Lib Names of Pipe ASME Library (8 characters string)

BLANK: Default is ASME2010.

Bolt Circle Diameter Bolt circle diameter

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Gasket Type Index of gasket type (Gasket Tab)
0: USER

1: SELF ENERGIZING

2: ELASTOMERS W/O FABRIC; < 75A DUROMETER

3: ELASTOMERS W/O FABRIC; >= 75A DUROMETER

4: MINERAL FIBER WITH BINDER; 1/8 IN. THICK

5: MINERAL FIBER WITH BINDER; 1/16 IN. THICK

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 54 of 197

6: MINERAL FIBER WITH BINDER; 1/32 IN. THICK

7: ELASTOMERS WITH COTTON FABRIC INSERTION

8: ELASTOMERS WITH MINERAL FIBER; 3-PLY

9: ELASTOMERS WITH MINERAL FIBER; 2-PLY

10: ELASTOMERS WITH MINERAL FIBER; 1-PLY

11: VEGETABLE FIBER

12: SPIRAL-WOUND CARBON WITH MINERAL FIBER FILL

13: SPIRAL-WOUND ALLOY WITH MINERAL FIBER FILL

14: CORRUGATED ALUMINIUM WITH MINERAL FIBER FILL

15: CORRUGATED COPPER/BRASS + MINERAL FIBER FILL

16: CORRUGATED IRON/STEEL + MINERAL FIBER FILL

17: CORRUGATED MONEL/CHROME + MINERAL FIBER FILL

18: CORRUGATED STEEL/ALLOYS + MINERAL FIBER FILL

19: CORRUGATED SOFT ALUMINIUM

20: CORRUGATED SOFT COPPER OR BRASS

21: CORRUGATED IRON OR SOFT STEEL

22: CORRUGATED MONEL OR 4-6% CHROME

23: CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL OR NI ALLOYS

24: FLAT SOFT ALUMINIUM WITH MINERAL FIBER FILL

25: FLAT SOFT COPPER/BRASS + MINERAL FIBER FILL

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 55 of 197

26: FLAT IRON/SOFT STEEL + MINERAL FIBER FILL

27: FLAT MONEL WITH MINERAL FIBER FILL

28: FLAT 4-6% CHROME WITH MINERAL FIBER FILL

29: FLAT ST.STEEL/ALLOYS + MINERAL FIBER FILL

30: GROOVED SOFT ALUMINIUM

31: GROOVED SOFT COPPER OR BRASS

32: GROOVED IRON OR SOFT STEEL

33: GROOVED MONEL OR 4-6% CHROME

34: GROOVED STAINLESS STEEL OR NI ALLOYS

35: SOLID FLAT SOFT ALUMINIUM

36: SOLID FLAT SOFT COPPER OR BRASS

37: SOLID FLAT IRON OR SOFT STEEL

38: SOLID FLAT MONEL OR 4-6% CHROME

39: SOLID FLAT STAINLESS STEEL OR NI ALLOYS

40: RING JOINT IRON OR SOFT STEEL

41: RING JOINT MONEL OR 4-6% CHROME

42: RING JOINT STAINLESS STEEL OR NI ALLOYS

BLANK: Default is 13 which is SPIRAL-WOUND ALLOY WITH MINERAL FIBER FILL

Gasket Configuration Index of gasket configuration

1: for sketch 1a

2: for sketch 1b

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 56 of 197

3: for sketch 1c

4: for sketch 1d

5: for sketch 2

6: for sketch 3

7: for sketch 4

8: for sketch 5

9: for sketch 6

BLANK: Default is sketch 1a (1)

Width [N] Gasket contact width

BLANK: Default is 0.0

Gasket Inside diameter Gasket inside diameter

BLANK: Default is 0.0

Strength Factor Gasket strength factor.

BLANK: Default is 3.0

Seating Stress Gasket seating stress

BLANK: Default is 10000.0

Eff. Gasket Seating Effective gasket seating width
width
BLANK: Default is 0.0.
Load Reaction Diameter Gasket load reaction diameter.

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Full Face Gasket Full face gasket

Y: yes

N: no

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 57 of 197

BLANK: Default is no full face gasket (N).

LOAD COMB. Load combination
-1: None

0: User

1: to maximum valid load combination number

100000: Max Force/Moment

100001: Max Force

100002: Max Moment

BLANK: Default is None (-1).

OPER. CASE Operating case
100000:Max P, Max T
100001:Max P
100002:Max T
100003:Design
100004:User
1 to 100: Valid Operating Case Number

BLANK: Default is Max P, Max T (100000).

Apply B31.3 B31_3 uninsulated temperature option

Y: yes

N: no

BLANK: Default is N do not apply.

OPER. PRES. Operating pressure

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

OPER.TEMP. Operating temperature

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

Ext. PRES External pressure

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

App. Force Comb. Applied force load combination

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 58 of 197

0 to maximum number of load Combination number

-1: NONE

BLANK: Default is 0 load combinations.

Axial Force Axial force

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

App. Moment Comb. Applied moment load combination

0 to maximum number of load Combination number

-1: NONE

BLANK: Default is 0 load combinations.

Bending Moment Bending moment

BLANK: Default is 0.0.

User Defined Table User defined table name to pick the Pmax values. The table is available in file 'Flange_User_Data.mdb' (36
Name characters string)
User Defined Press. User defined Pressure/Temperature Flag
Temp. Flag
Y: Pick up values from the User defined Table for Pmax

N: Do not pick from user defined Table for Pmax.

BLANK: Default is N
Use B16.5 1996 Data flag Use B16.5 1996 Data

Y: Pick the the dimension for Gasket Inside diameter and gasket width from B16-5 1996 standard.

N: Pick Gasket inside diametere and Gasket width from Latest dimension standard.

BLANK: Default is N

Batch Input Reference

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 59 of 197

FLEX - Flexible Joint

image\ebd_54.gif

Description
This card is used to model a flexible joint in the pipe. AutoPIPE assumes translational and rotational stiffness values of 1010 lb/in and 1012 lb×in/rad for a
rigid stiffness.

POINT 1-4 character point for far end of the joint (may not be
left blank).
DX Length of flexible joint along the X-direction.
or
DA Joint length along the local A-direction (refer to the
LOCL card).
DY Length of flexible joint along the Y-direction.
DZ Length of flexible joint along the Z-direction.
PAREA Cross section area of contained fluid.
BLANK: Default is 0.
WGT Weight of flexible joint.
K-AX Axial stiffness Kx
K-SHY Shear stiffness Ky
K-SHZ Shear stiffness Kz
K-TOR Torsional stiffness Kxx
K-BY Bending stiffness Kyy
K-BZ Bending stiffness Kzz

Any blank stiffness variable is assumed to be rigid.

l If the first point of the flexible joint is the first point of a new run: DX, DY, and DZ will be the actual coordinates if the point at the far end of the

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 60 of 197

flex joint.
Batch Input Reference

FOR - Concentrated Force/Moment

image\ebd_55.gif

Description
This card allows the specification of forces and/or moments in the global X, Y, Z directions at a specific point which must be previously defined. These
forces can be specified to act with a specific load case if desired.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character

must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far
and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run
point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately
preceding point is assumed.
CASE Load case and load case number. A force (or
moment) cannot be defined in a SAM (S1 -
S10), or dynamic load case (e.g. R1, F1, H1,
etc.). Valid entries are as follows (may not be
left blank):
GR Gravity
T1 - T100 Thermal load cases 1 to 100
E1 - E10 Static earthquake load cases 1 to 10
W1 - W10 Static wind load cases 1 to 10
P1 - P100 Pressure load cases 1 to 100
U1 - U140 User defined load cases 1 to 140
FX Force in X-direction.
FY Force in Y-direction.
FZ Force in Z-direction.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 61 of 197

MX Moment about X-Axis.

MY Moment about Y-Axis.
MZ Moment about Z-Axis.

Any blank force or moment variable is assumed to be zero.

Batch Input Reference

FSPC - Force Spectrum Load Case

image\ebd_56.gif

Description
This card is used to enter the load case data required for a force spectrum analysis. This data will be stored in an external file using the system name, and
the DOS extension .FS* (where * is the case number specified, in the range of 1 to 10). This card refers to force spectrum data sets and must, therefore, be
given after all SPEC cards to which this card refers. After the first line of data is entered, enter a line for each point to be included in the force spectrum
analysis as shown.

CASE Force spectrum analysis case number (0-10). If zero is

entered, no other data is read (no load cases are
created).
BLANK: Default is zero.
ZPA Zero Period Acceleration correction flag, valid options
are:
0: do not include ZPA correction.
1:include ZPA correction.
BLANK: default is 0.
MASS Missing Mass correction flag, valid options are:
0: do not include Missing Mass correction.
1: include Missing Mass correction.
BLANK: default is 0.
TITLE User description of the force spectrum load case (up to
50 characters).

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 62 of 197

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character is N, F,

M or blank for near, far or mid tangent points along a
bend or for a normal run point (respectively). May not
be left blank.
SPEC 1-8 character name of previously defined spectrum data
set for this point (see the SPEC card for details). May
not be left blank.
SCALE Scale factor of spectrum values for this point.
BLANK: Default is 1.0 (no scale factor).
COSX X-Direction cosine of force spectrum.
BLANK: Default is zero.
COSY Y-Direction cosine of force spectrum.
BLANK: Default is zero.
COSZ Z-Direction cosine of force spectrum.
BLANK: Default is zero.
Batch Input Reference

GLOB - Global Coordinates

image\ebd_57.gif

Description

This card switches back input of local offsets to input of global offsets. Once this card is given, it is assumed that all subsequent point data are global
offsets from the previous point. This input form will remain until a LOCL card is found. This card need only be given after a LOCL card has been given.
If neither card is given at the beginning of the data set, global offsets are assumed. Thus, entering a GLOB card before a LOCL card will have no effect.
Batch Input Reference

GUID - Guide Support

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 63 of 197

1 56 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 GUID PT1 PT2 SET STIFF GAP-D GAP- GAP- GAP-R FRIC
U L
E lb/in in in in in
M kg/m mm mm mm mm
S N/mm mm mm mm mm
1 56 11 51 61 71
2 * TAG No.

1 56 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

Description
This card is used to input data describing a guide at a given point. The point must be previously defined in order to use this card properly. AutoPIPE assumes
a stiffness of 10 lb/in for a rigid support. If the guide is linear, only the gap setting type and stiffness value need be given. However, all parameters are
needed for a nonlinear guide.

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be

either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a
bend and for a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately
preceding point is assumed.
PT2 1-5 character name of support connection point.
BLANK: If no name is given, the connection point is
the ground.
SET Gaps setting. Valid options are:
A: As-built
W: Weightless
BLANK: Default is As-built
STIFF Stiffness value of the guide (assumed to be the same for
both bearing springs).
BLANK: Default is rigid.
l If the guide is linear, the data listed below is not
needed.
GAP-D Gap below pipe.
GAP-U Gap above pipe.
GAP-L Gap left of pipe (looking along the forward

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 64 of 197

direction).
GAP-R Gap right of pipe (looking along the forward
direction).
FRIC Coefficient of friction between pipe and
support surface.

TAG NO.
1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if
the tag number is not required.
ATTACHMENT ID Attachment ID associated with the support.

Any blank gap or friction variable assumes a zero value.

l For points which have multiple supports, unique support ID's are assigned by default.
Batch Input Reference

GRDS - Gross Discontinuity Stress

1 5 6 12 16 26
1 GRDS POINT CASE STRESS
E lb/in^2
M kg/cm^2
S N/mm^2

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be N, F, M, or

blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point
(respectively). If POINT is a branch point, temperature data will be
applied to the point along the last segment entered.

BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point is

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 65 of 197

assumed.
CASE Operating case thermal number, 1 to 100

STRESS Gross discontinuity stress

BLANK: Default is 0.0

Batch Input Reference

HARM - Harmonic Load Case

1 5 6 11 21 26 31 41 51 61 71
1 HARM CASE DATA COMB ZPA MASS

Description
This card is used to define a harmonic load case, and it refers to a specific harmonic load data set. This data set must have been previously defined (see the
HLOD card). The DATA name given must match that of the load set to which this refers.

CASE Harmonic case number (0-10). If 0 is entered, no

other data is read.
BLANK: Default is 0.
DATA 1-8 character name of previously defined
harmonic load data set (see the HLOD card for
details) May not be left blank.
COMB Combination method; used in combining
harmonics. Options are as follows:

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 66 of 197

MAX Use the largest point responses looking at each

harmonic.
RMS Use the root mean square method, or enter the
number of harmonics.
BLANK: Default is RMS.
ZPA Zero Period Acceleration correction flag, valid
options are:
0 do not include ZPA correction.
1 include ZPA correction.
BLANK: default is 0.
MASS Missing Mass correction flag, valid options are:
0 do not include Missing Mass correction.
1 include Missing Mass correction.
BLANK: default is 0.
Batch Input Reference

HED - Project ID
image\ebd_61.gif

Description
This card should be given before any geometry data, and should be one of the first three cards entered (the others are JOB and CTL). This information is
printed on the top of all AutoPIPE output report pages.

Character data may be entered between columns six and eighty on line one and two. However, only the first 80 characters will be stored. It is best to enter
40 characters on each line, but if this is inconvenient, fill line one to column 80 before continuing to line two. If data does not need to continue to line two,
line two may be omitted. This card will only be recognized once. Any additional HED cards will be ignored.
Batch Input Reference

HLOD - Harmonic Load Data Set

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 67 of 197

image\ebd_62.gif

Description
This card is used to describe a harmonic load data set. All points affected by this load must be previously defined. As many points as necessary may be
entered, but enter only one point per line following the first two lines of data as shown. The data read from these cards will be stored in an external ASCII
file. The name of this file is the DATA name given with the DOS extension .HMF added. This card should be given after all geometry (MODEL) data has
been entered, and this card must be given before the HARM card which refers to it.

DATA 1-8 character name of the harmonic load data set (see
the HARM card). This name must follow DOS file
naming conventions. May not be left blank.
DAMP Damping ratio of the harmonic load set.
BLANK: Default is zero.
TITLE User description of harmonic load set (up to 75
characters).
POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character is N, F,
M, or blank for near, far, or mid tangent points along a
bend or for a normal run point (respectively). May not
be left blank.
FREQ Frequency of the harmonic load at this point.
BLANK: Default is zero.
PHASE Phase angle of the harmonic load at this point.
BLANK: Default is zero.
XFOR Peak force in X-direction.
BLANK: Default is zero.
YFOR Peak force in Y-direction.
BLANK: Default is zero.
ZFOR Peak force in Z-direction.
BLANK: Default is zero.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 68 of 197

l One set of forces should be given for each point.

Batch Input Reference

HYDR - Hydrodynamic Factors

image\ebd_63.gif

Description

This card is used to define the hydrodynamic factors at the specified point. This will override those factors defined on the WAVE card for this point only.
Note, that the point specified must have already been defined.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be

either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a
bend and for a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately
preceding point is assumed.
INERT Coefficient of inertia of the wave at this point.
BLANK: Default is 0. AutoPIPE will determine inertia
based on wave loading data entered.
DRAG Coefficient of drag of the wave at this point.
BLANK: Default is 0. AutoPIPE will determine drag
based on wave loading data entered.
LIFT Coefficient of lift of the wave at this point.
BLANK: Default is zero. No lift will be considered.
Batch Input Reference

HYDT - Hydrotest Load Case Definition

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 69 of 197

image\ebd_64.gif

Description

This card is used to define the hydrotest load case definitions.

INSL Enter N if the insulation weight is to be ignored in the

hydrotest load case. Enter Y to include the insulation
weight.
BLANK: Default is 0.
SPGR Specific gravity of the liquid used in the hydrotest.
BLANK: Default is 0 for water.
PRESS Enter 1,2, or 3 for the operating load case to be used to
specify hydrotest pressure.

For ASME NB, NC, and ND, enter -1 for 'Design'

pressure.
BLANK: Default is 1 (P1).
PFACT Enter the factor to be applied to the PRESS operating
load case to determine the hydrotest pressure.
BLANK: Default is 1.5.
TEMP Enter 1,2, or 3 for the operating load case to be used to
specify the hydrotest temperature.
BLANK: Default is 0 for ambient temperature.
TFACT Enter the factor to be applied to the TEMP operating
load case to determine the hydrotest temperatue.
BLANK: Default is 1.0.

HYDT - Hydrotest Load Cases

image\ebd_65.gif

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 70 of 197

image\ebd_66.gif

Description
This card is used to enter the data for the hydrotest load case. The second and subsequent lines contain the names of segments to be included in the
hydrotest load case. If these lines are omitted, all segments will be considered in the hydrotest load case.
Batch Input Reference

INCL - Inclined Support

1 56 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 INCL PT1 PT2 SET RATE GAP- GAP- FRIC
B F
E lb/in in in
M kg/m mm mm
S N/mm mm mm
1 56 11 51 61 71
2 * TAG No. COSX COSY COSZ

1 56 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

Description
This card is used to input data describing an inclined support at a previously defined point. AutoPIPE assumes a stiffness of 10 lb/in for a rigid support. An
inclined support exerts restraint along any skewed direction. If the inclined support is nonlinear, gap values and/or a friction coefficient are required.

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character

must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far
and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run
point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 71 of 197

preceding point is assumed.

PT2 1-5 character name of support connection
point.
BLANK: If no name given, connection point is
the ground.
SET Gaps setting. Valid options are:
A As-built
W Weightless
BLANK: Default is As-built
RATE Spring rate
BLANK: Default is rigid.
GAP-B Gap behind pipe.
BLANK: Default is 0.
GAP-F Gap in front of pipe.
BLANK: Default is 0.
FRIC Coefficient of friction between pipe & support
surface.
COSX X-Direction cosine.
BLANK: Default is 0.
COSY Y-Direction cosine.
BLANK: Default is 0.
COSZ Z-Direction cosine.
TAG NO. BLANK: Default is 0.

1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if

the tag number is not required.
ATTACHMENT Attachment ID associated with the support.
ID

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 72 of 197

l For points which have multiple supports, unique support IDs are assigned by default.
Batch Input Reference

JOB - Job Description

Description
This card is given before any geometry (MODEL) data can be given. It should be one of the first three cards entered (the others are HED and CTL). If this
card is omitted, the analyst and checker values will be left blank. This card will only be recognized once. Any additional JOB cards will be ignored.

PREP Name of AutoPIPE user (25 characters).

CHKR Name of person checking analysis results (25
characters).
APPD1
Name of the 1st Approver (25 characters)
APPD2
Name of the 2nd Approver (25 characters)
VERNO Batch NTL version number. (5 characters).

BLANK or 0 for pre Autopipe v8.5 models: Default is

1.0 (equivalent to Autopipe v8.5).

Program version number (11 characters) e.g.

PROGV 08.06.00.12

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 73 of 197

Batch Input Reference

JSIF - Joint Type & User SIF

This card applies to v8.9 or later.

1 5 6 11 21 31 41 51 54 57 60 70 80
1 JSIF POINT TYPE OFF MOFF FLEX SSIF SQST OQST QS BXR QUCM
E in in in psi
M mm mm mm Kg/cm^2
S mm mm mm N/mm^2

1 5 6 10 13 16 19 21 31 51 61 71
2 * SPRM OVER OVB1 OVB2 IPLN OPLN IPLN- OPLN- PMULT/B2'
L/B1 L/B2
E
M
S

1 5 6 11 21 31 41 51 61 71
3 * C1 C2 K1 K2 C3 K3 C3’
E
M
S

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 74 of 197

Description
This card is used as a means of entering standard joint types and nonstandard stress intensification factors (SIF's) and stress indices B1 and B2 (ASME
NB/NC/ND, JSME PPC). It must be given after the point at which it acts has been defined.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be either N, F, M, or blank for near,
far and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point (respectively).

BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point is assumed.

TYPE Weld type of connection to pipe (the default SIF associated with each connection type is
also listed).

Name Joint Type Comments

BW As-Welded Butt Weld Available all
codes, code
dependent,
except ISO
14692
FBW Flush Butt Weld Class NB only
BWT As-Welded Butt Weld NB Class NB only
4250 Transition
ANSTT ANSI B16.25 30o Tapered All codes except
Transition Class NB, code
dependent, and
ISO 14692
FBWT Flush Butt Weld NB 4250 Class NB only
Transition
BT1:3 As-Welded Butt Weld 1:3 Class NB only
Transition
FT1:3 Flush Butt Weld 1:3 Class NB only
Transition
SW Socket/Fillet Weld Available all
codes, except
ISO 14692

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 75 of 197

SWN Socket Weld No undercut All codes except

Class NB, code
dependent, and
ISO 14692
SO Slip-On Double welded Fillet B31.1:67, B31.3,
B31.4, B31.8,
KHK, CSA
Z662 ,
stoomwezen
only
LJ Lap Joint All codes except
Class NB, NC,
ND, and ISO
14692
SPSK Spigot/socket - r ISO 14692 only
TJ Threaded Joint All codes except
Class NB, NC,
ND, and ISO
14692
FLNG Flange - r ISO 14692 only
LMND Laminated - r ISO 14692 only
SWV socket or fillet weld JSME PPC only
(concave)
SOV double-welded slip-on JSME PPC only
(concave)
User User-Defined Available all
codes

BLANK: Default is BW. For BS 7159, the default is NS. For ISO 14692, the default is
User.

Weldneck, Double welded slip-on, Socket weld (no undercut), Lapjoint are no longer
available from v9.1 or later for ASME III class NC, ND. For older models weldneck
mapped to BW. Double welded slip-on mapped to user defined SIF = 1.2, Socket weld
(no undercut) mapped to user defined SIF = 1.3, lapjoint mapped to user defined SIF =
1.6.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 76 of 197

OFF Joint offset for a butt weld with no taper transition. Average joint offset is available for a
butt weld (BW) with taper transition to the B31.1 and B31.8 codes. It is also available for
butt weld (BW) with or without taper transition for the EN13480 , SPC, TBK, RCC-M,
MITI, and JSME PPC codes.

The weld size for Double-Welded Slip-On (SO) and Socket or Fillet Weld (SW)
connections can be entered for this field using NC92, ND92, NC, and ND codes. For
JSME PPC code, the weld size can be entered for this field when a Double-Welded Slip-
On (SOV) or Socket or Fillet Weld (SWV) connection is "concave" only.

BLANK: Default is 0.

MOFF Maximum joint offset for a butt weld with no taper transition. This input applies only if
TYPE is BW without taper and if the code option is B31.1 or B31.8.

BLANK: Default is 0.

SSIF Set SIF Values. Enter 1 for checked, or 0 for unchecked. (For ISO 14692 only)

BLANK: Default is 0.
SQSR Set Qualified Stress. Enter 1 for checked, or 0 for unchecked. (For ISO 14692 only)

BLANK: Default is 0.
OQST Override Qualified Stress. Enter 1 for checked, or 0 for unchecked. (For ISO 14692
only)

BLANK: Default is 0.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 77 of 197

QS Qualified Stress. (For ISO 14692 only)

BLANK: Default is 0 psi.

BXR Biaxial Stress Ratio. (For ISO 14692 only)

BLANK: Default is 0. For bend points, the default is 1.9.

QUCM Qualified Component. Enter 1 for checked, or 0 for unchecked. (For ISO 14692 only)

BLANK: Default is 0.
SPRM Set Pressure Multiplier. Enter 1 for checked, or 0 for unchecked. (For ISO 14692 only)

BLANK: Default is 0.
OVER SIF override flag for all codes except ASME NB, NC, and ND. If this flag is set, this SIF
will override all others at this point. If not set, this SIF will be used only if it is the
maximum at this point. Options are as follows:

0: Use only if maximum

1: Override all other SIF's.

BLANK: Default is 0.

OVB1 B1 override flag for JSME PPC. If this flag is set, this B1 value will override all others at
this point. If not set, this B1 value will be used only if it is the maximum at this point.
Options are as follows:

0: Use only if maximum

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 78 of 197

1: Override all other B1 values

BLANK: Default is 0.

OVB2 B2 override flag for JSME PPC. If this flag is set, this B2 value will override all others at
this point. If not set, this B2 value will be used only if it is the maximum at this point.
Options are as follows:

0: Use only if maximum

1: Override all other B2 values

BLANK: Default is 0.

IPLN In-plane SIF at this point. For the BS 7159 and ISO 14692 code options only, this input
applies to the circumferential direction of the pipe. For all editions of ASME NC/ND and
JSME PPC, this input applies to the SIF at this point.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

OPLN Out-plane SIF at this point. For the BS 7159 and ISO 14692 code options only, this input
applies to the circumferential direction of the pipe. For all editions of ASME NC/ND and
JSME PPC, this input is not used.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

IPLN-L In-plane circumferential SIF at this point. For the BS 7159 and ISO 14692 code options
only, this input applies to the longitudinal direction of the pipe. For all editions of ASME
NC & ND (except ND-1982S) and JSME PPC, this input applies to the B1 stress index at
this point.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 79 of 197

BLANK: Default is 1.0. For all editions of ASME NC & ND (except ND-1982S) and
JSME PPC, default is 0.5.

OPLN-L Out-plane circumferential SIF at this point. For the BS 7159 and ISO 14692 code options
only, this input applies to the longitudinal direction of the pipe. For all editions of ASME
NC & ND (except ND-1982S) and JSME PPC, this input applies to the B2 stress index at
this point.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

PMULT/B2' Pressure multiplier for BS 7159 code option only.

Or additional Class NB index used for reversing dynamic stress summaries. For ASME
NB 2001 editions or later.

BLANK: Default is Automatic. AutoPIPE will automatically calculate the pressure

multiplier during post-processing.

Or the default is 1.0 when ASME NB is selected.

C1, C2, K1, Class NB indices at this point. For all editions of ASME NB stress index at this point.
K2, C3, K3,
C3’ BLANK: Default is 1.0 except 0.5 for C3'. For all editions of ASME NB

Batch Input Reference

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 80 of 197

LINE - Line Stop Support

1 56 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 LINE PT1 PT2 SET STIFF GAP-B GAP-F
E lb/in in in
M kg/m mm mm
S N/mm mm mm
1 56 11 51 61 71
2 * TAG No.

1 56 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

Description
This card is entered to describe a given point as having a line stop to restrict movement along the pipe axis. The point data should be entered prior to
entering this card. AutoPIPE assumes a stiffness of 10 lb/in for a rigid support. If the line stop is linear, all that is required is the gap setting type, and the
stiffness value. If the line stop is nonlinear, a nonzero gap (forward and/or backward) is required.

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth

character must be either N, F, M, or blank for
near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a
normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the
immediately preceding point is assumed.
PT2 1-5 character name of support connection
point.
BLANK: If no name is given, the connection
point is the ground.
SET Gaps setting. Valid options are:
A As-built
W Weightless
BLANK: Default is As-built
STIFF Stiffness value of the line stop.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 81 of 197

BLANK: Default is rigid.

GAP-B Gap behind pipe.
BLANK: Default is 0.
GAP-F Gap in front of pipe.
BLANK: Default is 0.
TAG NO. BLANK: Default is 0.0

1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if

the tag number is not required.
ATTACHMENT ID Attachment ID associated with the support.

l For points which have multiple supports, unique support ID's are assigned by default.
Batch Input Reference

LOCL - Local Coordinates

image\ebd_72.gif

Description
This card is used to switch input of global offset values to that of local offset values. If direction cosines are input on this card, they define the local A axis
for subsequent input. If the direction cosines are left blank, the local A axis is taken as the direction of the last component before this card. This allows a
simple means of input in terms of the length for skewed pipe runs. This convention remains active until a GLOB card is encountered, or until a new SEG
is entered, or immediately following a bend point.

COSAX X-direction cosine for the A axis.

COSAY Y-direction cosine for the A axis.
COSAZ Z-direction cosine for the A axis.
BLANK: If any one of the cosine values is given, then
those that are not given have the default value of 0.0. If
none of the cosine values are given, the current run
direction becomes the A-direction.
Batch Input Reference

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 82 of 197

MATL - Beam Member Nonstandard Material

1 5 6 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 MATL NAME Y-MOD POIS DENS YIELD ULTIM EXPN
E lb/in^2 lb/ft^3 lb/in^2 lb/in^2 E-
6/degF
M kg/cm^2 kg/m^3 kg/cm^2 kg/cm^2 E-
6/degC
S N/mm^2 kg/m^3 N/mm^2 N/mm^2 E-
6/degC

Description
This card is used to define a nonstandard structural material. It is referred to when defining a beam member on the BEAM card. To adequately describe
the material, all parameter values should be given. The YIELD value must be given.

NAME 1-15 character name of material.

Y-MOD Cold modulus of nonstandard material.
BLANK: Default is 0.
POIS Poisson's ratio of material.
BLANK: Default is 0.
DENS Density of material.
BLANK: Default is 0.
YIELD Yield strength of material.
BLANK: may not be left blank.
ULTIM Ultimate strength of material.
BLANK: Default is 0.
EXPN Material coefficient of thermal expansion.
BLANK: Default is 0.
Batch Input Reference

MINP - Model Input List Report Sub-report Types

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 83 of 197

image\ebd_74.gif

Description
This card is used to define the sub-report types to be printed in the model input data list report. Enter Y (Yes) for each sub-report to be included in the
Model Input List Report.

Option Sub-Report Type

1 Use version 6.1 report format
BLANK: Default is N
2 Limit results to highlighted points
BLANK: Default is N
3 Extended Component
BLANK: Default is N
4 Coordinates
BLANK: Default is N
5 Pipe Properties
BLANK: Default is N
6 Material Properties
BLANK: Default is N
7 Material Allowable Stresses
BLANK: Default is N
8 Temperature & Pressure
BLANK: Default is N
9 Segment data.
BLANK: Default is N
10 Not used.
BLANK: Default is Blank
11 Not used
BLANK: Default is Blank
12 Beam

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 84 of 197

BLANK: Default is N
13 Forces & Displacements
BLANK: Default is N
14 Thermal Anchor Movements
BLANK: Default is N
15 Seismic Anchor Movements
BLANK: Default is N
16 Earthquake Scale Factors
BLANK: Default is N
17 Soil Properties
BLANK: Default is N
18 Load Summary
BLANK: Default is N
19 Support
BLANK: Default is N
20 Bend
BLANK: Default is N
21 Tee
BLANK: Default is N
22 Valve
BLANK: Default is N
23 Flange
BLANK: Default is N
24 User SIF
BLANK: Default is N
25 Reducer
BLANK: Default is N
26 Rigid Pipe
BLANK: Default is N
27 Reference points
BLANK: Default is N
28 Include description
BLANK: Default is N
29 Gross discontinuity stress
BLANK: Default is N
30 Design temperature & pressure
BLANK: Default is N

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 85 of 197

Center of gravity
BLANK: Default is N
Batch Input Reference

MODE - Modal Analysis Options

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 36 41 42 44 46 51 61
1 MODE NUM P- CONT CUT HOT ANL PRN FAV FDENSF
STF

Description
This card is used to enter modal analysis option data. It should be entered after all geometry (MODEL) data has been listed and should only be entered
once. If it is entered again, the new values will overwrite the previous data given with this card. This data establishes the number of mode shapes (think of
them as load cases), and the default analysis parameters. Once mode shapes are calculated response and force spectrum analyses, and harmonic analyses
can be performed.

NUM Maximum number of modes to calculate.

BLANK: Default is 12.
P-STF Pressure stiffening case number. Enter 0 for no
pressure stiffening, or 1, 2 or 3 to use pressures
associated with operating load conditions 1, 2 or 3.
BLANK: Default is 0.
CONT Yes/No flag which allows the mass of the pipe
contents to be included (Y), or excluded (N) from
the mode shape calculations.
BLANK: Default is Yes.
CUT Cut-off frequency.
BLANK: Default is 33 Hz.
HOTMOD Hot Modulus thermal case. Enter 0 for no hot
modulus case or one thermal loadcase i.e. 1 to 100.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 86 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.
ANL Yes/No flag which will override the number of
modes field and analyze the model until the cutoff
frequency is reached.
BLANK: Default is No.
PRN Yes/No flag which prints the frequency immediately
following the cutoff frequency when enabled.
BLANK: Default is No.
FAV Yes/No flag which will make AutoPIPE select the
undefined modes to be along the global axes.
BLANK: Default is No.

FDENSF Fluid density factor.

BLANK: Default is 1.0

MSRS - Multiple Support Response Spectrum

1 5 6 16 21 26 31 41 51 53 55 57 59
1 MSRS COMB SAM SUPPGP GPCMB F1 F2 ANAL MASS TACC PRMOD CGR
E
M
S

6 11 16 26
2 * NGP DIR SCALE SPCNM
E
M
S

Description

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 87 of 197

This card is used to enter the data necessary to identify a multiple support response spectrum. This card should be written like a RESP card after all the
spectrums have been written in the NTL file. Each support group can have line number 2 repeated for every X/Y/Z spectrum. Up to fifty (50) MSRS
cards may be given. The first MSRS card found will be associated with the first multiple support response spectrum case, the second one read will be
associated with the second case, and so on.

COMB Combination method; used in combining modes.

Options are as follows:
S SRSS, square root of the sum of squares
G Grouping method as described in USNRC
Regulatory Guide 1.92 (1976)
T Ten percent from Regulatory Guide 1.92
D Double sum from Regulatory Guide 1.92
M Single double sum
C Signed CQC
Q Absolute CQC
BLANK: default is SRSS
SAM SAM load case number
BLANK: default is S1.
SUPPGP Analyze support group Options are:
ALL Analyze all support groups
N Number of support group to analyze
BLANK:
MCMB Missing mass combination
M Modal
S SRSS
A Absolute Sum
BLANK: default is S.
GPCMB Combination across groups
S Sum
A Absolute sum
R SRSS
BLANK: default is R.
F1 Grouping factor or Damping Ratio

If COMB is G or T, enter grouping facotr. If COMB

is D/M/Q/C enter the damping ratio.
BLANK: default is 0.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 88 of 197

F2 Earth quake duration

If COMB is D/M enter the seismic duration

BLANK: default is 0.
MASS Missing mass correction flag
0 Do not include missing mass correction flag
1 Include missing mass correction flag
BLANK: default is 1.
TACC Total acceleration
0 Do not use total acceleration
1 Include missing mass correction flag
BLANK: default is 0.
ANAL Analyze flag
0 Off
1 On
BLANK: default is 1.
PRMOD Print modal reports
0 Off
1 On
BLANK: default is 0.
CGR Combine groups before modes. Needed for SRSS
modal combination only.
0 Off
1 On
BLANK: default is 0.
NGP Support group number
DIR Direction of the spectrum. Options are:
X X-direction
Y Y-direction
Z Z-direction
BLANK:
SCALE Scale factor to be applied on spectrum
BLANK: default is 1.00.
SPCNM Name of the spectrum
BLANK:
Batch Input Reference

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 89 of 197

NODE - Beam Member Node Point

1 6 13 20 21 41 61
NODE OFFSET
1 NODE NAME POINT X or DX Y or DY Z or DZ
E ft ft ft ft
M mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm

Description
This card is used to define a point on a structural beam. This point is referred to on the BEAM card as one of the beam ends.

Node 1-5 character name of beam node (must be unique).

NAME
BLANK: must not be left blank.
OFFSET 1-5 character name of coordinate offset reference point.
POINT
BLANK: no offset reference point; coordinates are
global.
X or DX Global X coordinate or X distance from offset point.
Y or DY Global Y coordinate or Y distance from offset point.
Z or DZ Global Z coordinate or Z distance from offset point.
BLANK: Default coordinate offsets are 0.
Batch Input Reference

NOZL - Vessel Nozzle

image\ebd_79.gif

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 90 of 197

Description
This card is used to input the data required to model a vessel nozzle. This card may be given anytime after the control cards have been given. Of particular
note is the nozzle type. The type determines the second line format as outlined below. If the type is spherical, all data is entered exclusively on the first
card.

POINT 1-4 character name of point at far end of nozzle

(may not be left blank).
TYPE Nozzle flexibility calculation type. Valid options
are:
A ASME Class I nozzle
B Bijlaard
P API-650 tank nozzle
S Spherical
W WRC-297
U User-defined
BLANK: Default is Spherical
DX X direction offset to far point of nozzle.
BLANK: Default is 0.
DY Y direction offset to far point of nozzle.
BLANK: Default is 0.
DZ Z direction offset to far point of nozzle.
BLANK: Default is 0.
VTHK Vessel thickness (may not be left blank).
VRAD Vessel radius (may not be left blank).
NDIA Nozzle diameter, for type S only.
BLANK: Default is the pipe diameter.

If the ASME option was chosen as the nozzle type, the options for the second card are as follows:

image\ebd_80.gif

CONF ASME nozzle configuration (A, B, C, or D).

BLANK: Default is &rsquoA’.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 91 of 197

L1 Length of the nozzle reinforcement along the nozzle axis

BLANK: Default is 0
SLOFF Offset of the nozzle outside wall at the base of the
connection from that at the nozzle top.
SLANG The angle between branch pipe and slope.
COSX X direction cosine of vessel axis.
COSY Y direction cosine of vessel axis.
COSZ Z direction cosine of vessel axis.

If either the Bijllard or WRC option was chosen as the nozzle type, the options for the second card are as follows:

image\ebd_81.gif

L1 Length between pipe/nozzle centerline and nearest vessel

(shell) stiffener
BLANK: Default is 0
L2 Length between pipe/nozzle centerline and nearest vessel
(shell) stiffener in the opposite direction from L1
BLANK: Default is 0.
COSX X direction cosine of vessel axis.
COSY Y direction cosine of vessel axis.
COSZ Z direction cosine of vessel axis.

l Though the data required for Bijllard and WRC is the same, the flexibility values are calculated differently.

If the API 650 option was chosen as the nozzle type, the options for the second card are as follows:

image\ebd_82.gif

REIN Specify if the reinforcement is on the nozzle (N) or the

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 92 of 197

vessel shell (S).Radial stiffness of nozzle.

BLANK: Default is N.
VESEND Specify whether the vessel is at the Near (N) or Far (F)
end of the nozzle.
BLANK: Default is N.
NZHT Height of the nozzle from the base of the tank.
FILLHT Height of the liquid from the base of the tank.
SPGR Specific gravity of the liquid.
COSX X direction cosine of vessel axis.
COSY Y direction cosine of vessel axis.
COSZ Z direction cosine of vessel axis.

If the User option was chosen as the nozzle type, the options for the second card are as follows:

image\ebd_83.gif

RADL Radial stiffness of the nozzle.

BLANK: Default is calculated by AutoPIPE using the
Global Consistency Check.
CIRC Circumferential stiffness of the nozzle.
BLANK: Default is calculated by AutoPIPE using the
Global Consistency Check.
LONG Longitudinal stiffness of the nozzle.
BLANK: Default is calculated by AutoPIPE using the
Global Consistency Check.
COSX X direction cosine of vessel axis.
COSY Y direction cosine of vessel axis.
COSZ
Batch Z direction cosine of vessel axis.
Input Reference

OOR - Out-of-Roundness

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 93 of 197

1 5 6 12 16 26
1 OOR POINT TYPE RATIO
E
M
S

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be N, F, M, or blank for
near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point (respectively). If
POINT is a branch point, temperature data will be applied to the point along
the last segment entered.

BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point is assumed.

TYPE ASME NB Out of roundness type (2 options)

1 No radial discontinuity, M = 0.0. The out of roundness multiplier is

calculated in accordance with NB-3683.2(b)-1

2 Radial discontinuity, M = 2.0. For ferritic steels and nonferrous

material, except nickel-chromium-iron alloys and nickel-iron-chromium
alloys, the out of roundness multiplier is calculated in accordance with NB-
3683.2(b)-2. M = 2.7. For austenitic steels, nickel-chromium-iron alloys and
nickel-iron-chromium alloys, the out of roundness multiplier is calculated in
accordance with NB-3683.2(b)-2

If Type = 2 then the composition type in the PIPE card i.e. MCMP determines
the assigned M value.

Carbon , M = 2.0

Austenitic, M = 2.7

High Nickel Alloy, M = 2.7

Other , M = 2.0

BLANK: Default is M= 0.0

RATIO ASME NB ovality or out-of-roundness (Dmax-Dmin)/t ratio

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 94 of 197

BLANK: Default is 1.0

Batch Input Reference

OPER - Operating Loads

1 56 11 16 21 31 36 46 51 61 66
1 OPER POINT CASE TEMP PRES AUTO EXP AUTO MOD
E deg F lb/in2 in/100 ft E6 lb/in2
M deg C kg/cm2 mm/m E6
kg/cm2
S deg C N/mm2 mm/m E6
N/mm2
2 * AUTO SH, AUTO PR, AUTO DES, ULT, AUTO RUPT,
DS, DR, Y, TEN, SM POISSON
PS, A1 YS,
KF,
KH
E lb/in 2 lb/in2 lb/in2 lb/in2
M kg/cm2 kg/cm2 kg/cm2 kg/cm2
S N/mm2 N/mm2 N/mm2 N/mm2
3 * DT1 DT2

E deg F deg F
M deg C deg C

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 95 of 197

S deg C deg C

Description
This card is used to give load data for all operating load conditions for version 8.5 or later. This card may be listed anytime after the point to which it
refers has been defined. All data on this card will apply to that point, and all subsequent points until a change in data is encountered (another OPER card is
listed). Default values for the parameters are the previous values, except for the first OPER card listed.

Notes:
1. An NTL file normally propagates a value forward if the field is left blank in a card. This logic does not apply to temperature or material dependent
library look-up values, for example hot modulus. For this type of data a change in pipe-id or temperature applied to a code material will always cause the
hot allowable to be re-computed. However if the hot allowable is to be assumed identical to the one last defined for a code material, an OPER card with
AUTO option set to ’U’ for the hot allowable should be included. Use of negative values to indicate user-defined values will no longer be supported.
2. If an operating load case is not defined, the data from the previous defined case will be assumed.
3. Any undefined BLANK variable on this page assumes a 0 value.
4. Importing PRES and TEMP cards from previous versions of AutoPIPE will be supported. These operating data for these cards are limited to 3 cases. If
both the TEMP and OPER cards reference the same case, then the operating load data from the last processed card will take precedent.
5. Operating load data will be exported using OPER cards. TEMP and PRES cards will not be supported in any batch NTL export.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be N, F, M, or

blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point
(respectively). If POINT is a branch point, temperature data will be
applied to the point along the last segment entered.

BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point is

assumed.
CASE Operating case number
TEMP Design temperature

BLANK: Default is 70°F, or 21.1°C (depending on the active units).

PRES Internal pressure of pipe

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 96 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.
AUTO Automatic update option for material thermal expansion value only. This
option is ignored for non-standard materials.

A: Automatic update of value from material library

U: User-defined value
EXP Thermal expansion value
AUTO Automatic update option for material modulus value only. This option is
ignored for non-standard materials.

A: Automatic update of value from material library

U: User-defined value
MOD Hot modulus value
AUTO Automatic update option for code material SH, DS, PS, or A1 values
only. This option is ignored for standard and non-standard materials.

A: Automatic update of value from material library

U: User-defined value
SH, DS, PS, SH: Hot allowable stress
A1
DS: Design strain (unitless) if BS7159.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 97 of 197

PS: 0.2% proof stress if EURO.

A1: Temp A1 Factor (unitless and for ISO 14692 only)

BLANK: Default is 15,000 lb/in² for the first OPER card, or 0.0009
(unitless) for BS7159 on the first OPER card.
AUTO Automatic update option for code material PR, DR, Y, YS, or KF values
only. This option is ignored for standard and non-standard materials.

A: Automatic update of value from material library

U: User-defined value
PR, DR, Y, PR: 0.2% proof stress if BS806. 1.0% proof stress if EURO.
YS, KF, KH
DR: Design stress range if Stoomwezen.

Y: Yield stress if MITI 501 3-1980, KHK, or JSME PPC.

YS: Yield strength if NC, ND, NC92, or ND92.

KF: K-Factor (unitless) if BS7159 or ISO 14692.

KH: Safety factor Kh for Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas, default is
1.0.
The following data is needed for BS806, MITI-3, or EURO codes only:
AUTO Automatic update option for code material DES, ULT, or TEN values
only. This option is ignored for standard and non-standard materials.

A: Automatic update of value from material library

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 98 of 197

U: User-defined value
DES, ULT, DES: Design stress if BS806
TEN, SM
ULT: Ultimate stress if MITI 501 3-1980 or JSME PPC.

TEN: Tensile strength if EURO.

SM: Stress Intensity for ASME NB/NC/ND

AUTO Automatic update option for code material RUPT values or POISSON
only. This option is ignored for standard and non-standard materials.

A: Automatic update of value from material library

U: User-defined value
RUPT, POISSON Rupture stress if BS806. Allowable creep rupture stress if EURO. For
ISO 14692, this field is the Poisson's ratio Vh/a
DT1 Delta T1 (class NB only)
DT2 DeltaT2 (class NB only)

Batch Input Reference

PIPE - Pipe Data

1 56 7 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 76 80
1 PIPE PIPID OD S, L CORA MTOL ID LAMT MCMP LTW
or T
E in (in) in in in

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 99 of 197

M mm (mm) mm mm mm
S mm (mm) mm mm mm
2 * Tag
No.

3 * MATL SC, MOD EXPN PDEN POIS HOOP

YS,
2%
or
DS, al
(0:1)
E (lb/in²) E6 E-6/°F lb/ft³ E6
lb/in² lb/in²
M (kg/cm²) E6 E-6/° kg/m³ E6
kg/cm² C kg/cm²
S (N/mm²) E6 E-6/° N/m³ E6
N/mm² C N/mm²
4 * PINS CLAD CLADTHK INTHK INDEN SPGRV LTHK LDEN ULTIM
MAT
E in lb/ft³ in lb/ft³ lb/in²
M mm kg/m³ mm kg/m³ kg/cm²
S mm N/m³ mm N/m³ N/mm²
5 * CLADDENS ZLONG/K1 ZCIRC/K2 SHMOD SYC C4/al ELONG/al ETRAN/hl
(1:1) (2:1) (2:1)
(units
are
for al
(1:1)
only)
E E6 lb/ft³ (lb/in^2)
%/ %/
lb/in² (lb/in^2) (lb/in^2)
M E6 kg/m³ (Kg/cm^2) %/ %/
kg/cm² (Kg/cm^2) (Kg/cm^2)
S E6 N/m³ (N/mm^2) %/ %
N/mm² (N/mm^2) (N/mm^2)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 100 of 197

1 5 6 21 31 36 41 51 61 71 76
6 * MDESC MSRC MPROD TCRP/hl TMIN TMAX LWELD
(1:1) (units (units
are are
for for
TMIN TMAX
only)/A2 only)/A3
Chem Cyc
Res Service
E degF/ degF degF
(lb/in^2)
M degC/ degC degC
(Kg/cm^2)
S degC/ degC degC
(N/mm^2)

1 5 6 14 31 79
7 * ENV LINE FATIGUE
FAC /CAT. CLASS CURVE
M
E
M
S

Description
This card is used to input data describing the type of pipe used. It may be entered anytime after the control cards. The pipe data is applied to the
immediately preceding point and all subsequent points until another PIPE card is encountered. The default value for any given pipe parameter is the
previous value for that parameter, except on the first PIPE card if the material is non-standard. The default values for that case are described below.

PIPID 1-8 character pipe type identifier. If an existing pipe ID is used, no more data is required. May not be left blank.
Tag No. Enter the tag no. for pipe identifier. The maximum length of this field is 36 characters

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 101 of 197

OD Outside diameter of pipe (not including insulation). If a schedule S is entered, or the piping code is BS7159, this value represents the
nominal pipe diameter. If a wall thickness T is entered, this value represents the nominal pipe diameter if it matches a standard nominal
pipe diameter defined in a component library (*.LIB); otherwise, this value represents the actual pipe diameter. If the OD matches a
standard OD defined in the component library, then the corresponding nominal pipe diameter will be assigned as well. If the OD does not
exist in the component library, the nominal pipe diameter will be set to 'NS'.

If a negative value is entered, this value represents a non-standard pipe size with the actual pipe diameter equal to its absolute value. This
format can be used to define tubing products in which the actual pipe diameter is the same as the nominal pipe size.
S, L or T Pipe schedule, laminate reference (for BS7159), or wall thickness value. To input a pipe schedule, choose the desired schedule from the
list of defined pipes. Input S followed by the schedule number. (e.g., Schedule 40 is input as S40). For BS7159 data, enter the laminate
reference preceded by L (e.g., Laminate Reference L40 would be entered as LL40). To input a thickness value, simply enter the value.
The schedule must be defined as non-standard.
CORA Corrosion allowance or corrosion barrier for BS7159.
BLANK: Default is 0 for first PIPE card.]
MTOL The manufacturer's wall thickness tolerance.
BLANK: Default is 12.5% of wall thickness except for BS 7159, which does not use MTOL.
ID Inside diameter of PIPE for BS7159 only. Must not be 0 or blank on first PIPE card.
LAMT Laminate construction type for BS7159 only. Enter 1, 2 or 3 for the indicated laminate type.
MCMP Material composition code for determining the allowable stress range. This input is applicable to the SPC2, TBK56, KHK, ASME NB,
ASME NC/ND (2007 only), and EURO codes only. For materials in the material library, this field need not be filled.
C Carbon steel, chromium steel, and low alloy steel for all applicable codes except EURO. Casting steel for EURO only.
A Austenitic stainless and high nickel alloy steel
L Aluminum alloy and 9% nickel steel (KHK only)
O Other steel materials. For EURO, typically non-austenitic steels.
BLANK: Default is O.
LTW Suppress Low Temperature Warnings option applies to all piping codes

Y Suppress all material warnings when the ambient or operating temperature is below the minimum material library temperature

N Print all material warnings

BLANK: Default is N.
MATL Pipe material. Enter any standard material or NS (for nonstandard).
BLANK: Default is NS for the first PIPE card.
SC, YS, Cold allowable stress (Sc), minimum yield strength (for
2% or DS ANSI B31.4, B31.8, CSA Z662, DNV and General only), 0.2% proof stress at room temperature (for BS 806 and EURO only), or cold
design strain (for BS7159 only - unitless). For EURO code, this field need not be entered for library materials with allowable stresses.
al(0:1) Long term axial stress with a 1:1 stress ratio. (For ISO 14692 only)
BLANK: If material is NS, default SC and 2% is 15,000 lb/in² for first PIPE card. Default YS is 40,000 lb/in² for first PIPE card. Default

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 102 of 197

DS is a 0.0009 (unitless) for first PIPE card. Default al(0:1) is 0.

MOD Cold modulus (for nonstandard material only), or longitudinal modulus for BS 7159 and ISO 14692.
BLANK: Default is 27.9 ´ 106 lb/in² for first PIPE card. For BS7159, default is 805,765 lb/in2 for first PIPE card.
EXPN If the VERNO = 0 or blank (see JOB card), the coefficient of thermal expansion for nonstandard materials must be specified in this field.
If the VERNO = 1.0, this field is ignored and should be left blank.
BLANK: Default is 6.5 ´ 10-6 /°F for first PIPE card. For BS 7159, the default is 16.67 x 10-6/°F for first PIPE card.
PDEN Density of the pipe (for nonstandard material only).
BLANK: Default is 489.0 lb/ft³ for first PIPE card. For BS 7159, the default is 83.0 lb/ft3 for first PIPE card.
POIS Poisson's ratio for the material (for nonstandard material only).
BLANK: Default is 0.3 for first PIPE card.
HOOP Hoop modulus for the material (for nonstandard material only), or circumferential modulus for BS7159 and ISO 14692.
BLANK: Default is the MOD value for first PIPE card.
PINS Insulation Material Type. This is a 1 character field in column 6. Use the first letter of the "Menu Option" column in the Standard Pipe
Insulation table. This field is ignored if the insulation thickness (INTHK) is 0.0.

BLANK: Default is no insulation material.

Cladding insulation material

CLADMAT

Cladding insulation thickness

CLADTHK
INTHK Insulation thickness. Used to determine pipe surface area and insulation weight.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.
INDEN Insulation density. Used in determining insulation weight. This field is ignored if the insulation thickness (INTHK) is 0.0.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.
SPGRV Specific gravity of contents. Used to determine the weight of the pipe contents.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.
LTHK Thickness of the pipe lining. Used to determine the lining weight.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.
LDEN Density of the pipe lining. Used to determine lining weight.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 103 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.

ULTIM Ultimate tensile strength at room temperature for B31.3, B31.8, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, and DNV codes. Minimum tensile strength
at room temperature for EURO. For EURO code, this field need not be entered for library materials with allowable stresses.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.
ZLONG Longitudinal weld efficiency factor.
BLANK: Default is 1.0.

Safety factor K1 (Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas)

K1 BLANK: Default is 1.0.

Density of cladding material

CLADDENS
ZCIRC Circumferential weld efficiency factor.
BLANK: Default is 1.0.
K2 Safety Factor K2 ( Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas)

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

SHMOD Shear modulus for the material

BLANK: Default is calculated by AutoPIPE during analysis.
SYC 1.0% proof stress for EURO. Cold Yield stress for all other codes. Not used for B31.4, B31.8, DNV, CSA-Z662, BS806, BS7159,
MITI3, and GENERAL codes. For EURO code, this field need not be entered for library materials with allowable stresses.
BLANK: If material is NS, default SYC is 40,000 lb/in² for cold yield stress and 0 for 1.0% proof stress for first PIPE card.
C4 Thermal stress ratchet factor used in calculating the maximum delta T1 range. This field is only available for the ASME NB 1982 W
Addenda edition or later.
BLANK: Default is 1.1 for carbon steel or 'Other' material compositions, and 1.3 for austenitic steel, high nickel alloy, or nickel-copper
material compositions.
Long term axial stress at a 1:1 stress ratio. (For ISO 14692 only)
BLANK: Default is 0.
ELONG Euro Code: Percent longitudinal elongation after rupture. For materials in the material library, this field need not be filled.

B31.3 Code: Long. Weld E factor

Other codes: Not used

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 104 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.

al(2:1) Long term axial stress at a 2:1 stress ratio. (For ISO 14692 only)
BLANK: Default is 0.
ETRAN Euro Code: Percent transverse elongation after rupture. For materials in the material library, this field need not be filled.

B31.3 code: Long. Weld W factor

Other codes: Not used

BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.
hl(2:1) Long term hoop stress at a 2:1 stress ratio. For (ISO 14692 only)
BLANK: Default is 0.
MDESC Full material name (EURO only). For materials in the material library, this field need not be filled.
BLANK: default is set to pipe material (MATL)
MSRC Source of material data (EURO only). For materials in the material library, this field need not be filled.
NS Non-standard
EURO European Standard code materials
BS BS 806 code materials
ASME ASME BPVC, Section III - Part D code materials
SPC Swedish Piping Code 1978 code materials
MANN Mannesmannrohren-Werke AG code materials
DIN DIN Standard code materials
PHYS Physical property material names from all sources, i.e. GRP_1-5.2, CS, etc.
BLANK default is ’NS’ for first PIPE card
MPROD Steel product type (EURO only). For materials in the material library, this field need not be filled.
1 Seamless tube
2 Electric welded tube
3 Arc welded tube
4 Fusion welded tube
5 Fitting
6 Casting
7 Plate & Strip
8 Rolled bar
9 Forging
BLANK default is 1 (seamless) for first PIPE card
TCRP Minimum temperature at which creep rupture stress is checked (EURO only). For materials in the material library, this field need not be
filled.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 105 of 197

hl(1:1) Long term hoop stress at a 1:1 stress ratio. (For ISO 14692 only)
BLANK: Default is 0.
TMIN Minimum material temperature for the program to display a warning message when exceeded (EURO only). For materials in the material
library, this field need not be filled.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.
A2 Chem Res Partial factor for chemical resistance. (For ISO 14692 only)
BLANK: Default is 1.0.
TMAX Maximum material temperature for the program to display a warning message when exceeded (EURO only). For materials in the
material library, this field need not be filled.
BLANK: Default is 0.0 for first PIPE card.
A3 Cyc Service Partial factor for cyclic service. (For ISO 14692 only)
BLANK: Default is 1.0.
LWELD Only applies to ASME NB/NC/ND

1 Seamless

2 As Welded Butt

3 Flush Butt Weld

BLANK: Default is 1 for first PIPE card.

Environmental factor used for determining the usage factor in fatigue analysis (ASME NB only).

ENV FAC
BLANK: Default is 1.0.

CAT. M Category factor m (Russian SNIP 2.05.06-85 Oil & Gas)

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

LINE CLASS Line Class string (16 Characters)

1 - 48 character name of the fatigue curve to be used in the ASME NB Class 1 fatigue analysis (ASME NB only).

FATIGUE
CURVE
BLANK: Default is ASME III - ADLPIPE (default)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 106 of 197

Note: The second, third, fourth, or fifth continuation cards may not be required if the data on the current card set remains unchanged. All previous
continuation cards are required up to the last card specified.

Batch Input Reference

PRES - Pressure Load Data

image\ebd_84.gif

Description
This card is used to enter pressure values for up to three operating load conditions. This card may be given anytime after the point to which it is associated
has been defined. All data given with this card will apply to that point and all points that follow until a change in pressure is given. Default values for all
parameters are their previous values, except for the first PRES card given, and those values are given below.

l An NTL file normally propagates a value forward if the field is left blank in a card. This logic does not apply to temperature or material dependent
library look-up values, for example hot modulus. For this type of data a change in pipe-id or temperature applied to a code material will always
cause the hot allowable to be re-computed. However if the hot allowable is to be assumed identical to the one last defined for a code material, a
temperature card with a NEGATIVE hot allowable should be included with a PIPE, PRES, or TEMP card.

l New card OPER introduced in v8.5 replaces both TEMP and PRES cards although these older cards can still be used for up to 3 operating cases. If
an OPER and TEMP and/or PRES card are entered on subsequent lines then the last card processed will be used.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be

either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a
bend and for a normal run point (respectively). If POINT
is a branch point, pressure data will be applied to the
point along the last segment entered.
BLANK: If no point is given, the immediately preceding
point is assumed.
PRES1 Internal pressure of pipe for operating load condition #1.
BLANK: Default is 0.
PRES2 Same as PRES1, but for operating load condition #2.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 107 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.
PRES3 Same as PRES1, but for operating load condition #3.
BLANK: Default is 0.
Batch Input Reference

PRIN - Batch Report Options

image\ebd_85.gif

Description
This card is used to control the contents of theBatch Report output file (SYSNAME.OUT). The numbers listed above correspond to each of the available
sections listed below. If the default is not desired, enter Y to include, or N to exclude, the corresponding section in/from the .OUT file.

l APOUT does not write the PRIN card. This card must be included in the neutral file by the user if it is desired.

1 Displacement.
BLANK: Default is Y.
2 Support.
BLANK: Default is Y.
3 Restraint.
BLANK: Default is Y.
4 Forces & Moments.
BLANK: Default is Y.
5 Code Compliance.
BLANK: Default is Y.
6 Not Used.
7 Frequency.
BLANK: Default is Y.
8 Mode Shapes
BLANK: Default is N.
9 Equipment.
BLANK: Default is N.
10 Soil.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 108 of 197

BLANK: Default is Y.
11 Beam forces.
BLANK: Default is N.
12 General stress.
BLANK: Default is N.
13 Accelerations.
BLANK: Default is Y.
14 Flange.
BLANK: Default is Y.
15 Model listing.
BLANK: Default is N.
16 Result summary.
BLANK: Default is Y.
17 Analysis summary.
BLANK: Default is Y.
18 Sort Stresses.
BLANK: Default is N.
19 Steam Relief.
BLANK: Default is Y.
20 Bend Angular Distortion
BLANK: Default is Y.
21 Reference loads
BLANK: Default is Y.

lIf desired, a parameter switch may be used instead of the PRIN card to create the Batch Report output file.
Batch Input Reference

PSEF - Point Static Earthquake Scale Factor

image\ebd_86.gif

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 109 of 197

Description
This card is used to define point static earthquake scale factors at selected points that will be applied to the static earthquake loads defined in the SEIS
card. The point must be defined prior to entering this card. The point can be either a piping point or a beam point. Point scale factors X, Y, and Z are
applied to lumped gravity loads such as added weights and flange weights.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. For a piping point, the

fifth character must be either N, F, M or blank for
near, far, midpoints of a bend and for a normal run
point, respectively.
X X-Direction scale factor for a point
BLANK: Default is 1.0
Y Y-Direction scale factor for a point
BLANK: Default is 1.0
Z Z-Direction scale factor for a point
BLANK: Default is 1.0
Batch Input Reference

PUMP - Rotating Equipment, Pump

1 5 6 16 21 26 31 36 41 46
1 PUMP EQPID SUCT SEG LOC DISCH SEG LOC TAB2

1 5 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
2 * REFPT ORIENT DXC DYC DZC COSX COSY COSZ
E ft ft ft
M mm mm mm
S mm mm mm
3 * DXS DYS DZS DXD DYD DZD
E ft ft ft ft ft ft
M mm mm mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm mm mm

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 110 of 197

4 * MMUL
E
M
S

Description

This card is used to enter data for rotating equipment, type pump. The pump is given a name; an inlet, outlet, and base point; the location of each point;
and the direction of the shaft axis. If a point is given at a tee or continuation point, a segment name must also be given to clarify the pump's location along
the system.

1. All points must be previously defined.

2. Enter continuation row 3 to override nozzle coordinates and specify nozzle offsets from a reference point instead.

EQPID 1-8 character name of pump equipment

identifier.
SUCT 1-5 character name of inlet point. The fifth
character must be either N, F, M, or blank for
near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a
normal run point (respectively). May not be left
blank.
SEG If the point is at a tee or continuation point,
enter the segment name. Otherwise, leave
blank.
LOC Nozzle point location. Options are as follows:
T Top
S Side
E End
BLANK: Default is Top
DISCH 1-5 character name of outlet point. The fifth
character must be either N, F, M, or blank for
near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a
normal run point (respectively). May not be left
blank.
TAB2 Nozzle load to be applied to factor API 610,
Table 2 for the pump.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 111 of 197

BLANK: Default is 2.0.

REFPT 1-5 character name of reference point from
which the center of the pump is defined.
ORIENT Enter H for Horizontal or V for Vertical.
DX, DY, DZ Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of pump center
point from the reference point.
COSX, COSY, For a horizontal pump, enter the X-direction,
COSZ Y-direction and Z-direction cosines of the
pump shaft axis; for a vertical pump, enter the
X-direction, Y-direction and Z-direction
cosines of the pedestal axis.
DXS, DYS, DZS Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the suction
point from the reference point. This input is
required if the reference point is not the suction
point.
BLANK: The default for DXS, DYS and DZS
is 0.
DXD, DYD, DZD Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the discharge
point from the reference point. This input is
required if the reference point is not the
discharge point.
BLANK: The default for DXD, DYD and DZD
is 0.
MMUL Enter the manufacturer allowable multiplier
used to update the already defined factors for
the rotating equipment. The valid values for
this factor should be between 0.5 and 20.
BLANK: The default is 1.0
Batch Input Reference

RED - Reducer

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 RED POINT KNUCK UMAX DX or DY DZ ANGLE WELD

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 112 of 197

DA
E ft ft ft deg in
M mm mm mm deg mm
S mm mm mm deg mm
2 * LR1 SR2 LL1 SL1
E ft ft ft ft
M mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm

Description
This card is used to input data for a reducer in the piping system. All that is required on this card are the offsets from the previous point. However, it is
required that a PIPE card, describing the pipe at the end of the reducer, follow this card.

POINT 1-4 character name of point at end of reducer (may not be

left blank).
KNUCK Option to specify whether the reducer is defined with or
without knuckles. This input is applicable only for the
SPC2 and TBK56 code options.
0: with knuckles
1: without knuckles
BLANK: Default is 0.
UMAX Yes/No flag which allows the use of the maximum SIF of
2.0 (Y) for the reducer and override the calculated SIF. If
Yes is specified, the input values for the ANGLE and
WELD will be ignored. This input is applicable to all
code options except B31.3, B31.4, B7159, SNCT,
CZ183, and CZ184.
DX Length of reducer along the X-direction.
or
DA Length of the reducer along the local A-direction as
specified on the LOCL card.
DY Length of reducer along the Y-direction.
DZ Length of reducer along the Z-direction.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 113 of 197

ANGLE Cone angle of reducer.

Enter the cone angle in degrees. It is ignored if the
UMAX is Yes. This input is applicable to all code
options except B31.3, B31.4, B7159, SNCT, CZ183, and
CZ184.
WELD Weld mismatch. It is ignored if UMAX is Yes and
required if KNUCK is 1. This input is applicable only for
the SPC-2 and TBK5-6 code options.
BLANK: Default is 0.
LR1 Large End (R1) Flare Radius for ASME NB
SR2 Small End (R2) Flare Radius for ASME NB
LL1 Large End (L1) Length of Cylindrical Portion for
ASME NB
SL2 Small End (L2) Length of Cylindrical Portion for
ASME NB

Note: If the first point of the reducer is the first point of a new run, DX, DY, and DZ will be actual coordinates of the point at the far end of the reducer.
Batch Input Reference

REFP - Reference Data Point

Description

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 114 of 197

This card is used to define a reference data point at an existing point. It may be entered any time after the point has been defined. No data other than the
ID need be given.

ID 1-8 character reference ID

TAG Tag number

SIDE Reference side

B = Before

A = After

BLANK: Default is &rsquoA’

ACT Report actual loads

N = No

Y = Yes

BLANK: Default is &rsquoN’

COOR Load Coordinate System

G = Global

L = Local

BLANK: Default is &rsquoG’

DIR Load Direction

B = Before

A = After

BLANK: Default is &rsquoB’

ALLW Report allowable loads

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 115 of 197

N = No

Y = Yes

BLANK: Default is &rsquoN’

FX Allowable force in X direction

BLANK: None

FY Allowable force in Y direction

BLANK: None

FZ Allowable force in Z direction

BLANK: None

FR Allowable resultant force

BLANK: None

MX Allowable moment about X direction

BLANK: None

MY Allowable moment about Y direction

BLANK: None

MZ Allowable moment about Z direction

BLANK: None

MR Allowable resultant moment

BLANK: None

Batch Input Reference

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 116 of 197

RESP - Response Spectrum Load Case

1 5 6 11 21 31 41 51 61 71 76
1 RESP COMB XSPEC XFAC YSPEC YFAC ZSPEC ZFAC ZPA MASS
E
M
S

1 5 6 8 10 12 21 31
2 * ANAL TACC MMCMB PRMOD F1 F2
E
M
S

Description
This card is used to enter the data necessary to calculate dynamic earthquake forces and moments. This card must follow all SPEC cards used to build the
spectra to which this card refers. All names given with this card must match the name of a previously defined spectrum. Up to fifty (50) RESP cards may
be given. The first RESP card found will be associated with the first response spectrum case, the second one read will be associated with the second case,
and so on.

COMB Combination method; used in combining modes.

Options are as follows:
S SRSS, square root of the sum of squares
G Grouping method as described in USNRC
Regulatory Guide 1.92 (1976)
T Ten percent from Regulatory Guide 1.92
D Double sum from Regulatory Guide 1.92
M Single double sum
C Signed CQC
Q Absolute CQC
BLANK: Default is SRSS
XSPEC 1-8 character name of spectrum to be used in the X

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 117 of 197

direction (see the SPEC card for details).

BLANK: No spectrum for this direction.
XFAC Scale factor of spectrum values for X-direction.
BLANK: Default is 1.0 (No scale factor).
YSPEC 1-8 character name of spectrum to be used in the Y-
direction (see the SPEC card for details).
BLANK: No spectrum for this direction.
YFAC Scale factor of spectrum values for Y-direction.
BLANK: Default is 1.0 (No scale factor).
ZSPEC 1-8 character name of spectrum to be used in the Z-
direction (see the SPEC card for details).
BLANK: No spectrum for this direction.
ZFAC Scale factor of spectrum values for Z-direction.
BLANK: Default is 1.0 (No scale factor).
ZPA Zero Period Acceleration correction flag, valid
options are:
0 do not include ZPA correction.
1 include ZPA correction.
BLANK: default is 0.
MASS Missing Mass correction flag, valid options are:
0 do not include Missing Mass correction.
1 include Missing Mass correction.
BLANK: default is 0.
ANAL
0 Off
1 On
BLANK: default is 1.
TACC Total acceleration
0 Do not use total acceleration
1 Use total acceleration
BLANK: default is 1.
MMCMB Missing mass combination
M Modal
S SRSS
A Absolute Sum
BLANK: default is S.
PRMOD Print modal reports

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 118 of 197

0 Off
1 On
BLANK: default is 0.
F1 Grouping factor or earthquake duration. If COMB is
G or T, enter the grouping factor. If COMB is D,
enter the earthquake duration. If COMB is S, this
line is not needed.
BLANK: Default is 0.
F2 Damping ratio. This parameter is needed only if
COMB is D, M, C or Q.
BLANK: Default is 0.
Batch Input Reference

RIGD - Rigid Options

image\ebd_91.gif

Description
This card allows the specification of rigid options for run, bend and reducer components. All other component types will be ignored and a warning
message will be given. This card should be listed after all points have been defined.

PT1 1-5 character name of the near point of the component. The fifth character must either
be N or F for the near and far points of a bend, respectively. If PT1 is not the near
point of a run, near or far point of a bend, near point of a reducer, tee point, or junction
point, this card will be ignored. This field cannot be left blank.
PT2 1-5 character name of the far point of the component. The fifth character must either
be N or F for the near and far points of a bend, respectively. If the name of the far
point of the component is invalid, it will be ignored and the correct far point will be
assumed. Except for tee and junction points, this field can be left blank.
BLANK: If no name is given, the far point of the component is assumed. If PT1 is a
tee or junction point, PT2 should not be blank. If left blank, the rigid options will be
arbitrarily assigned to the first leg of the tee or junction point.
WEIGHT Include weight
BLANK: Default is N

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 119 of 197

EXPANSION Include thermal expansion

BLANK: Default is N
Batch Input Reference

ROTA - Rotational Restraint Support

1 56 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 ROTA PT1 PT2 RATE
E ft-lb/deg
M kg-cm/deg
S N-m/deg
1 56 11 51 61 71
2 * TAG No. COSX COSY COSZ

1 56 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

Description
This card is used to describe a rotational support which restricts only rotations of the pipe. AutoPIPE assumes a rotational stiffness of 10 lb×in/deg for a
rigid support. These rotational restraints may be about a global axis or a skewed axis. The direction cosines are therefore required for this card. Like the
other support cards, this card must be entered after the point to which it applies has been defined.

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character

must be either N, F, M or blank for near, far and
midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point
(respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately
preceding point is assumed.
PT2 1-5 character name of support connection point.
BLANK: If no name is given, the connection
point is the ground.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 120 of 197

RATE Spring rate

BLANK: Support is rigid.
COSX X-Direction cosine.
BLANK: Default is 0.0
COSY Y-Direction cosine.
BLANK: Default is 0.0
COSZ Z-Direction cosine.
TAG NO. BLANK: Default is 0.0

1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if

the tag number is not required.
Attachment ID associated with the support.

ATTACHMENT
ID

l For points which have multiple supports, unique support ID's are assigned by default.
Batch Input Reference

RSTF - Rigid Stiffness Factor

image\ebd_94.gif

Description
This card allows the specification of the rigid stiffness factor to multiply against the material elastic modulus for all components with Rigid Options. If
this card is not specified, the default factor will be 1000.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 121 of 197

FACTOR Rigid stiffness factor

BLANK: 1000.0
Batch Input Reference

RUN - Run Point

image\ebd_95.gif

Description
This card is used to enter the coordinates of a normal run point. It may be given anytime after the first SEG card. The actual coordinates of this point are
not entered, but rather the offsets from the previous point.

POINT 1-4 character name of point (may not be left blank).

DX The distance from previous point along the X-direction.
or
DA Offset along local A-dimension as specified on the LOCL
card.
DY The distance from the previous point along the Y-
direction.
DZ The distance from the previous point along the Z-
direction.
BLANK: If any or all of the delta fields are left blank,
their values are assumed to be 0.
Batch Input Reference

RVER - Change NTL Version

This card is only written by the PCF translator.

1 5 6

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 122 of 197

1 RVER VERNO
E
M
S

Note: The purpose of this NTL card is to change the NTL version number temporarily. Certain data requires a newer version of NTL in order to be
included in the translation. However, once that data has been translated it is important to change the NTL version back so data that requires the original
version is not lost. That is why the RVER card appears twice; once before and once after the card with the affected data.

Description
This card is used to reset the version of NTL.

VERNO NTL version number

Batch Input Reference

SECT - Beam Member Nonstandard Cross Section

1 6 14 51 56 61 65
1 SECT SECID SECNAME SHAPE CCODE STD MATERIAL
E
M
S
11 21 31 41 51 61
2 DEPTH WIDTH Web Thk Flg Thk Spacing
E in in in in in
M mm mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm mm

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 123 of 197

11 21 31 41 51 61
3 AXIAL Y_SHR Z-SHR TORSION MAJBN MINBN
E in**2 in**2 in**2 in**4 in**4 in**4
M cm**2 cm**2 cm**2 mm**4 mm**4 mm**4
S cm**2 cm**2 cm**2 mm**4 mm**4 mm**4

Description
This card is used to define a doubly symmetric, nonstandard (structural member) cross section. To define the cross section, all parameters must be given;
none of the data fields may be left blank.

If a section is not found in the MDB files, the program will look up the standard section from AUTOFRAM.LIB. Some of these sections are WT, P, XS,
XXS and DL.

Program will lookup for section name in all tables (for all countries), if there are multiple sections, American or first section will be selected and a
warning message will be displayed.

Note: Cold Formed and Timber sections are not available

Section ID, A number between 1 and 9999

SECID (Left justified)

SECNAME Section name up to 36 characters.

Section shape: Standard structural shape prefix.

NS=Nonstandard or General Section

I = For W, M, S and HP sections

SHAPE
C = Channel

WT = Tee or Tee from W section

L = Angle

DL = Double angle (Equal or Long Leg Back

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 124 of 197

to Back)

SD = Double angle (Short Leg Back to Back)

TU = Rect. Tube

P = Pipe

ST = Solid Rect. Tube

SP = Solid Pipe

ZE = Zee

HA = Hat

DC = Double Channel (Back to Back)

FR = Double Channel (Front to Front)

Country Code (2 letters, max of 2

characters):

For American enter US.

1 US American

2 AU Australian

3 GB British

4 CA Canadian

CCODE 5 CN Chinese

6 NL Dutch

7 EU European

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 125 of 197

8 FR French

9 DE German

10 IN Indian

11 JP Japanese

12 RU Russian

13 ZA SouthAfrican

14 ES Spanish

15 VE Venezuelan

16 KR Korean

17 AL Aluminum

18 AC AmericanColdFormed

19 IC IndianColdFormed

20 MX Mexican

21 AJ AmericanSteelJoist

22 AT AITCTimber

23 LC LysaghtColdFormed

24 GC BritishColdFormed

25 CT CanadianTimber

26 BC ButlerColdFormed

27 KC KingspanColdFormed

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 126 of 197

28 RC RCecoColdFormed
Cold formed, Timber and Joist sections are not
supported in AutoPIPE. Unsupported sections
will have" _???" added to the name and areas
will be assumed 1.0 in2 and inertias 1.0 in4.
STD (NS for Non standard, otherwise STD)
MATERIAL Material name (1 to 16 char). Enter material
previously defined on MATL card or AutoPIPE
standard material (see Appendix A for details).
DEPTH   Section Depth (or diameter) - along Local Y
WIDTH   Width (along Local Z)
WEBTHK  Web thickness (or pipe thickness)
FLGTHK  Flange thickness or spacing for Double Angle
SPACING Channel spacing
AXIAL Axial area of section.
Y-YSH Local Y-Y axis shear area.
Z-ZSH Local Z-Z axis shear area.
TORS Torsional inertia.
Z-ZBN Bending inertia about local Z-Z axis.
Y-YBN Bending inertia about local Y-Y axis.

Batch Input Reference

SEG - Pipe Segment

image\ebd_97.gif

Description
This card is used to begin entering data for a new segment of piping and components, and it may be used anytime after the control cards have been
entered. The point, which is to become the first point of a new segment, need not have been entered previously. The X, Y, and Z fields are used as a
means of entering the global coordinates of POINT. The first nonblank X, Y, Z entries for POINT found on a SEG card will be used as POINT's

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 127 of 197

coordinates. All subsequent nonblank entries will be used as a cross-check of coordinate calculations. However, if a segment is entered which is
unconnected to the rest of the system, the X, Y and Z fields are used to input the global coordinates of the starting point of this new segment.

POINT 1-4 character name of first point on the segment (may not
be left blank).
NM 1-2 character name of segment (optional).
BLANK: A default name is assigned based on the highest
segment name used previously.
XPT POINT's global X-coordinate. First nonblank entry for
POINT on a SEG card is used as coordinate. Subsequent
nonblank entries used for error checking.
YPT POINT's global Y-coordinate. First nonblank entry for
POINT on a SEG card is used as coordinate. Subsequent
nonblank entries used for error checking.
ZPT POINT's global Z-coordinate. First nonblank entry for
POINT on a SEG card is used as coordinate. Subsequent
nonblank entries used for error checking.
Batch Input Reference

SEIS - Static Earthquake Load Case

image\ebd_98.gif

Description
This card is used to define a static earthquake load as a multiple of the gravity load in the global X-Y-Z directions. This card may be entered anytime after
the control cards have been given, but is generally placed after all geometry (MODEL) data has been given. The data given will apply only to the case given.
If more than one case is required, this card should be given for the other cases as well. If a SEIS card has already been given for the case specified, the
new data will overwrite the previous for that load case number.

CASE Earthquake load case number (0-3). If 0 is entered, no

other data is read.
BLANK: Default is 0.
XMULT X-Direction gravity load multiple.
BLANK: Default is 0.
YMULT Y-Direction gravity load multiple.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 128 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.
ZMULT Z-Direction gravity load multiple.
BLANK: Default is 0.
Batch Input Reference

SIF - Stress Intensification Factor

(Replaced by JSIF in v8.9 and later)

1 5 6 13 16 19 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 SIF POINT OVER OVB1 OVB2 IPLN OPLN FLEX IPLN-L OPLN-L PMULT/B2'

This applies to pre v8.9 models, if used in 8.9 or later then is interpreted as Joint End type = 'User'

It is recommended to use JSIF card for 8.9 or later versions.

Description
This card is used as a means of entering nonstandard stress intensification factors (SIF's) and stress indices B1 and B2 (ASME NC & ND). It must be
given after the point at which it acts has been defined.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be either N, F, M,
or blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point
(respectively).

BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point is

assumed.
OVER SIF override flag. If this flag is set, this SIF will override all others at this
point. If not set, this SIF will be used only if it is the maximum at this
point. Options are as follows:

0: Use only if maximum

1: Override all other SIF's.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 129 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.
OVB1 B1 override flag for all editions of ASME NC & ND only except ND-
1982S. If this flag is set, this B1 value will override all others at this
point. If not set, this B1 value will be used only if it is the maximum at
this point. Options are as follows:

0: Use only if maximum

1: Override all other B1 values

BLANK: Default is 0.
OVB2 B2 override flag for all editions of ASME NC & ND only except ND-
1982S. If this flag is set, this B2 value will override all others at this
point. If not set, this B2 value will be used only if it is the maximum at
this point. Options are as follows:

0: Use only if maximum

1: Override all other B2 values

BLANK: Default is 0.
IPLN In-plane SIF at this point. For the BS 7159 code option only, this input
applies to the circumferential direction of the pipe. For all editions of
ASME NC & ND, this input applies to the SIF at this point.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

OPLN Out-plane SIF at this point. For the BS 7159 code option only, this input
applies to the circumferential direction of the pipe. For all editions of
ASME NC & ND, this input is not used.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

FLEX Flexibility factor for bends used to calculate bend stiffness.

BLANK: Default is Automatic. AutoPIPE will automatically calculate

the bend stiffness during analysis.
IPLN-L In-plane SIF at this point. For the BS 7159 code option only, this input
applies to the longitudinal direction of the pipe. For all editions of ASME
NC & ND except ND-1982S, this input applies to the B1 stress index at
this point.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 130 of 197

BLANK: Default is 1.0. For all editions of ASME NC & ND except

ND-1982S, default is 0.5.
OPLN-L Out-plane SIF at this point. For the BS 7159 code option only, this input
applies to the longitudinal direction of the pipe. For all editions of ASME
NC & ND except ND-1982S, this input applies to the B2 stress index at
this point.

BLANK: Default is 1.0. For all editions of ASME NC & ND except

ND-1982S, default is 1.0.
PMULT/B2' Pressure multiplier for BS 7159 code option only.

Or additional Class NB index used for reversing dynamic stress

summaries. For ASME NB 2001 editions or later.

BLANK: Default is Automatic. AutoPIPE will automatically calculate

the pressure multiplier during post-processing.

Or the default is 1.0 when ASME NB is selected.

Batch Input Reference

SLEV - Seismic Level

1 56 8 11 21 31 41 51 61 71

*S-X(CI) *S-Z(CI) Factor1 Factor2

1 SLEV LEVEL OPT *S-Y(S1) *S-Y(S2)
/*S-X(xCi) /*S-Z(xCi) /KD1 /KD2
/*D-Y(S1) /*D-Y(S2)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 131 of 197

/*D-Y(Sd/SB) /*D-Y(Ss)
0
*D-X(S1) *D-Z(S1) *SAM-S1 *SAM-S2
*D-X(S2) *D-Z(S2)
H/V
2 * 3-dir Gravity /*D-X(S1/Sb) /*D-Z(S1/Sb) /*SAM-X/Z(S1/Sb) /*SAM-X/Z(S2)
Comb
/*D-X(Ss) /*D-Z(Ss)
/*D-X(Sd/SB) /*D-Z(Sd/SB) /*SAM-X(Sd/SB/SC) /*SAM-X(Ss)

3 * Occasional *S-Y(xCv) KS Factor *SAM-Z(Sd/SB/SC) *SAM-Y(Sd/SB/SC) *SAM-Z(Ss) *SAM- Y(Ss)

*S-Static Seismic combination

*D-Dynamic Seismic combination

*SAM-Seismic Anchor Movement combination

Description
This card is used to define seismic level and the load cases for forming the default seismic load combinations for MITI-3 and JSME PPC code options
only.

LEVEL Seismic level code options.

Valid options for MITI and JSME 2005: AS, A, B, C, or

NONE.

Valid options for JSME 2008: S, B, C or NONE

If NONE is specified, no default seismic load combinations

will be formed.

BLANK: Default is C.
OPT Option to use default seismic load cases to form the seismic
load combinations for the specified seismic level. If OPT is

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 132 of 197

set to 0 or blank, no further input is required for this card.

0: use default seismic load cases.

1: user load cases defined on this card.

BLANK: Default is 0.
X(CI)/X(xCi) Load case to be used for static seismic acting in the global
X-direction. Valid entries for JSME PPC are E1 to E10 and
NONE. Valid entries for MITI are E1 to E3 and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S, A, B, C

BLANK: Default is E1.

Z(CI)/Z(xCi) Load case to be used for static seismic acting in the global Z-
direction. Valid entries for JSME PPC are E1 to E10 and
NONE. Valid entries for MITI are E1 to E3 and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S, A, B, C

BLANK: Default is E2.

Y(S1)/Y(Sd/SB) Static or dynamic seismic load case to be used for S1 or
Sd/SB seismic acting in the global Y-direction. Valid entries
for JSME PPC are E1 to E10, R1-R50, M1-M50, and
NONE. Valid entries for MITI are E1 to E3 and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, A for MITI and JSME 2005
code year

Available for seismic level: S, B for JSME 2008 code year

BLANK: Default is E3 for MITI and JSME 2005 code year.

Default is R3 for JSME 2008 code year.
Factor1/KD1 Load case factor to be used for S1 seismic acting in the
global Y-direction. The value must be ≥ 0.0. This value is
not used in JSME 2008 code year.

BLANK: Default is 1.0 for MITI and 0.5 for JSME PPC
Y(S2)/Y(Ss) Static or dynamic seismic load case to be used for S2 or Ss

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 133 of 197

seismic acting in the global Y-direction. Valid entries for

JSME PPC are E1 to E10, R1-R50, M1-M50, and NONE.
Valid entries for MITI are E1 to E3 and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S, A, B

BLANK: Default is E3 for MITI and JSME 2005 code year.

Default is R6 for JSME 2008 code year.
Factor2/KD2 Load case factor to be used for S2 seismic acting in the
global Y-direction. The value must be ≥ 0.0. This value is
not used in JSME 2008 code year.

BLANK: Default is 1.0

3-dir Apply 3 dir at the same time. Available in JSME 2008 code
year. For class C, this option is not available. Valid values
are 0: Not applied, 1: Applied

BLANK: Default is zero.

H/V Comb Available in JSME 2008 code year. Valid values are 1 -
SRSS, 2: ABS Sum

BLANK: Default is 1:SRSS

Gravity Gravity load cases. Available only in JSME 2008 code year.
Valid options are Gravity load cases.

BLANK: Default is GR{1} or GR

X(S1) Dynamic seismic load case to be used for S1 or S1/Sb or
Sd/SB seismic acting in the global X-direction. Valid entries
/X(S1/Sb) for JSME PPC 2005 are R1 to R50, M1 to M50, and NONE.
Valid entries for JSME PPC 2008 are E1 to E10, R1 to R50,
/X(Sd/SB) M1 to M50, and NONE. Valid entries for MITI are R1 to
R4, M1 to M3, and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S, A, B

BLANK: Default is R1.

Z(S1) Dynamic seismic load case to be used for S1 or S1/Sb or
Sd/SB seismic acting in the global Z-direction. . Valid
/Z(S1/Sb) entries for JSME PPC 2005 are R1 to R50, M1 to M50, and
NONE. Valid entries for JSME PPC 2008 are E1 to E10, R1

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 134 of 197

/Z(Sd/SB) to R50, M1 to M50, and NONE. Valid entries for MITI are
R1 to R4, M1 to M3, and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S, A, B

BLANK: Default is R2.

X(S2)/X(Ss) Dynamic seismic load case to be used for S2 or Ss seismic
acting in the global X-direction. . Valid entries for JSME
PPC 2005 are R1 to R50, M1 to M50, and NONE. Valid
entries for JSME PPC 2008 are E1 to E10, R1 to R50, M1 to
M50, and NONE. This input is applicable to seismic level
AS and S only. Valid entries for MITI are R1 to R4, M1 to
M3, and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S

BLANK: Default is R3 for MITI and JSME 2005 code year.

Default is R4 for JSME 2008 code year.
Z(S2)/Z(Ss) Dynamic seismic load case to be used for S2 or Ss seismic
acting in the global Z-direction. . Valid entries for JSME
PPC 2005 are R1 to R50, M1 to M50, and NONE. Valid
entries for JSME PPC 2008 are E1 to E10, R1 to R50, M1 to
M50, and NONE. This input is applicable to seismic level
AS and S only. Valid entries for MITI are R1 to R4, M1 to
M3, and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S

BLANK: Default is R4 for MITI and JSME 2005 code year.

Default is R5 for JSME 2008 code year.
S1/ Load case to be used for seismic anchor movements due to
S1 or S1/Sb or Sd/SB/SC seismic. Valid entries for JSME
X/Z(S1/Sb)/ PPC are S1 to S10, U1 to U140, and NONE. Valid entries
for MITI are S1 to S3 and NONE.
X(Sd/SB/SC)
Available for seismic level: AS, S, A, B, C

BLANK: Default is S1.

S2/ Load case to be used for seismic anchor movements due to
S2 or Ss seismic. Valid entries for JSME PPC are S1 to S10,

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 135 of 197

X/Z(S2)/ U1 to U140, and NONE. This input is applicable to seismic

level AS and S only. Valid entries for MITI are S1 to S3 and
X(Ss) NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S

BLANK: Default is S2.

Occasional Occasional load cases. Available only in JSME 2008 code
year. Valid entries are MAX, U1 to U140, M1 to M50, F1 to
F110, W1 to W10 and NONE.

BLANK: Default is MAX.

Y(xCv) Load case to be used for static seismic acting in the global
Y-direction for JSME PPC only. Valid entries for JSME PPC
are E1 to E10 and NONE.

Available for seismic level: AS, S, A

BLANK: Default is E3.

KS Load case factor to be used for static seismic acting in the
global Y-direction for JSME PPC only. The value must be ≥
0.0. This value is not used in JSME 2008 code year.

BLANK: Default is 1.0

Z(Sd/SB/SC) Load case to be used for seismic anchor movements due to
Sd/SB/SC seismic. Available only in JSME 2008 code year.
Valid entries for JSME PPC are S1 to S10, U1 to U140, and
NONE.

Available for seismic level: S, B, C

BLANK: Default is S2.

Y(Sd/SB/SC) Load case to be used for seismic anchor movements due to
Sd/SB/SC seismic. Available only in JSME 2008 code year.
Valid entries for JSME PPC are S1 to S10, U1 to U140, and
NONE.

Available for seismic level: S, B, C

BLANK: Default is S3.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 136 of 197

Z(Ss) Load case to be used for seismic anchor movements due to

Ss seismic. Available only in JSME 2008 code year. Valid
entries for JSME PPC are S1 to S10, U1 to U140, and
NONE.

Available for seismic level: S

BLANK: Default is S5.

Y(Ss) Load case to be used for seismic anchor movements due to
Ss seismic. Available only in JSME 2008 code year. Valid
entries for JSME PPC are S1 to S10, U1 to U140, and
NONE.

Available for seismic level: S

BLANK: Default is S6

SOBL - Soil Overburden Loads

This card is used for entering the data regarding soil overburden loads associated with a soil identifier.

1 5 6 11 21 31 36 41 51 61 71
1 SOBL Name Pipe ID TrenchCond. Circ.Wbending Mod.Fill Kb Kx
E psi psi
M Kg/cm2 Kg/cm2
S N/mm2 N/mm2
2 * DI BeddingK SLD FileName PRESS
E psi
M Kg/cm2
S N/mm2

Description

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 137 of 197

Name Soil Identifier Name

PipeID Pipe ID used for calculating soil overburden data
TrenchCond. Conditions 1-5, 0 = User

Blank: User
Circ.WBending Circ. Wall bending f calculated value
Blank: 0.0
Mod.Fill Modulus of passive soil fill reaction

Blank: 0.0
Kb Bending moment coefficient Kb

Blank: 0.0
Kx Deflection coefficient Kx

Blank: 0.0
DI Deflection lag factor Dl

Blank: 0.1
BeddingK Bedding constant k

Blank: 0.1
SLD File Surface live load type file name e.g: Highway-H20, Cooper-E80, Airport-180k

Blank: None
PRESS Pressure on pipe due to surface load

Blank: 0.0

Batch Input Reference

SOIL - Buried Pipe

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 138 of 197

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 139 of 197

Description
This card is used to define the buried portion of a piping system. This card should follow the first buried point. All the points after this card will also be
assumed to be buried in the current soil property set. The buried region may be terminated by specifying the SOIL card with END as the defined NAME.
The properties of the buried region may be changed by specifying a new SOIL card without terminating the previous region.

NAME 1 6 character soil name. If an existing soil name is

used, no more data is required.
END or BLANK: Terminate the existing soil
region.
SPACE Maximum spacing of soil points (generated
automatically).

The below mentioned fields are repeated for all

three stiffness types:
HZ K1 Initial soil stiffness in horizontal direction.
LG K1 Initial soil stiffness in longitudinal direction.
VU K1 Initial soil stiffness in upward direction.
VD K1 Initial soil stiffness in downward direction.
Auto HZ K1 Auto flag for initial soil stiffness in horizontal
direction.
Auto LG K1 Auto flag for initial soil stiffness in longitudinal
direction.
Auto VU K1 Auto flag for initial soil stiffness in upward
direction.
Auto VD K1 Auto flag for initial soil stiffness in downward
direction.
HZ P Yield strength of the horizontal soil.
LG P Yield strength of the longitudinal soil.
VU P Yield strength of the upward soil.
VD P Yield strength of the downward soil.
Auto HZ P Auto flag for yield strength of the horizontal soil.
Auto LG P Auto flag for yield strength of the longitudinal soil.
Auto VU P Auto flag for yield strength of the upward soil.
Auto VD P Auto flag for yield strength of the downward soil.
HZ K2 Final soil stiffness in horizontal direction.
LG K2 Final soil stiffness in longitudinal direction.
VU K2 Final soil stiffness in upward direction.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 140 of 197

VD K2 Final soil stiffness in downward direction.

The second and third soil continuation lines are required only if a new soil is being defined.
Batch Input Reference

SOLV - ALL: Analyze for All Defined Load Cases

image\ebd_112.gif

Description

A SOLV card, with the ALL analysis type is used to define analysis options which correspond to each of the defined load cases. The ANAL field must be
set to ALL. This card must be preceded by any card which defines a load case to be analyzed.

1 Y/N for analysis execution

BLANK: Default is Y.

N = will not analyze

Time History load case is not supported and will not be executed.
Batch Input Reference

SOLV - Execute an AutoPIPE Analysis

image\ebd_102.gif

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 141 of 197

Description
Each SOLV card is used to enter analysis options for the specified analysis type. Predefined load cases can be activated or deactivated individually, and
options specific to the type of analysis can be set. All SOLV cards should be organized after all geometry (MODEL) and load case data has been listed.
The general format for the SOLV card is shown above. However, the specific information required for column numbers sixteen (16) through eighty (80)
on line 1, and whether line 2 or 3 is necessary, depends on the specific AutoPIPE analysis requested. The SOLV card is not written by AutoPIPE during
the File/Export.Batch command. It must be included in the neutral file by the user if it is to be considered by AutoPIPE when selecting the
File/Import/Batch command. The following pages describe each of the analysis options and their associated data requirements. The generic SOLV card
variables are as follows:

ANAL Type of AutoPIPE analysis. Valid options are as

follows:
HANG: Hanger design run
STAT: Static analysis
MODE: Modal analysis
RESP: Response spectrum analysis
HARM: Harmonic analysis
FSPC: Force spectrum analysis
SAM: Seismic anchor movement analysis
ALL: Analyze for all referenced load cases
BLANK: Default is ALL. All load cases previously
referenced in this batch input file will be considered,
and all standard AutoPIPE analysis defaults will be
used.
DATA Specify active load cases, and define analysis options.

Note: If desired, parameter switches may be used instead of the SOLV card to control the automatic execution of analyses. Refer to the Automated System
Processing Appendix for further details.

In the topics that follow, where the various ANAL options are described, only the DATA variables specific to that analysis are discussed.
Batch Input Reference

SOLV - FSPC: Force Spectrum Analysis

image\ebd_110.gif

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 142 of 197

Description
A SOLV card, with the FSPC analysis type is used to define analysis options for a force spectrum analysis. The ANAL field must be set to FSPC. This
card must be preceded by at least one FSPC card, a MODE card, and a SOLV (MODE) card in order to properly execute a force spectrum analysis.

1 Y/N for analysis execution

BLANK: Default is Y.

N = will not analyze

CASES Force spectrum cases to be included in the analysis.
Separate each load case with a blank or comma.
Valid options are: F1, F2, F3...F10

Batch Input Reference

SOLV - HANG: Hanger Design Run

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 SOLV 1 HANG MANF DISP LRAT
E in
M mm
S mm

5 6 11 18 21 31 41 51 61 72 74 76 78 79
2 * CONT CUT STIF ITER DTOL FTOL FRTOL SCALE E G S P IC
E
M
S

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 143 of 197

1 5 6
3 * Cases

Description
A SOLV card, with the HANG analysis type is used to define analysis options for a hanger design run. The ANAL field must be set to HANG. Lines two
and three shown above are optional and allow the user to specify such things as the number of iterations desired, displacement tolerance, and the load case
sequencing for nonlinear effects.

1 Y/N for analysis execution

BLANK: Default is Y.

N = will not analyze

MANF Spring hanger manufacturer. Valid options are as follows
1 = Anvil International (formerly 11 = Bergen-Power (BPCat2V)
Grinnell)
2 = Bergen-Patterson Pipe Support 12 = Witzenmann (HYDRA)
3 = Power Piping 13 = QPS (Quality Pipe Supports)
4 = Piping Technology & Products 14 = Mitsubishi Nagasaki
5 = NPS Industries 15 = NHK (Nihon Hatsujo)
6 = Basic Engineering 16 = Sanwa Tekki
7 = Lisega 17 = Yamashita Seisakusho
8 = Carpenter & Paterson 18 = Pihasa
9 = Comet (Pipe Supports, Ltd.) 19 = China NorthWest
10 = SSG 7051 Standard 20 = China HuaDong
BLANK: Default is Anvil 21 = Sarathi

22 = China Petrochemical

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 144 of 197

DISP Displacement criterion for rigid hanger selection.

BLANK: Default is 0.1 inches.
LRAT Permissible load variation ratio.
BLANK: Default is 0.25
CONT Enter Y (yes) if the weight of the pipe contents are to be included in the
analysis. Otherwise, enter N (no).
CUT Enter Y (yes) if previously defined cut-short effects are to be considered
in the analysis. Otherwise, enter N (no).
STIF Pressure stiffening case number. Enter 0 for no pressure stiffening effects.
Otherwise, enter 1, 2...100 to use pressures associated with operating
load conditions 1, 2 ...100 respectively.
BLANK: Default is 0.

If the hanger design run is to be linear, no other data is needed.

ITER Maximum number of nonlinear analysis iterations per load case.

BLANK: Default is 0 if no soil, support gaps, or support friction is
defined in the system. If soil, gaps, or friction are present the default
is 5 iterations.
DTOL Support displacement error tolerance.
BLANK: Default is 0.01625 inches.
FTOL Support force error tolerance.
BLANK: Default is 100 lb.
FRTOL Friction force error tolerance ratio.
BLANK: Default is 0.1
SCALE Friction scale factor.
BLANK: Default is 1.0
E Ignore friction (E1 to E10). (Y/N, default=Y)
G Ignore friction for GR case. (Y/N, default=Y)
S Use default load sequence. (Y/N, default=Y)
P Use Pressure before temperature (Y/N, default=N)
IC Initial case for occasional loads (0=GR, 1=OP1, 20=OP20) &ldots;
up to OP99

Default is GR if blank.
CASES Thermal operating load conditions to be considered. At least one
defined operating load condition must be included. The gravity load

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 145 of 197

case (GR) is automatically included for analysis. Separate each load

case listed with a space or comma. Valid options are any
combination of T1 to T100.
BLANK: Default is T1 (only). In this case only gravity (GR) and the
first thermal operating load case (T1) will be considered.
Batch Input Reference

SOLV - HARM: Harmonic Analysis

image\ebd_109.gif

Description
A SOLV card, with the HARM analysis type is used to define analysis options for a harmonic analysis. The ANAL field must be set to HARM. This card
must be preceded by an HLOD card in order to define at least one harmonic load case.

1 Y/N for analysis execution

BLANK: Default is Y.

N = will not analyze

CASES Harmonic cases to be included. Separate each load case
with a blank, or comma.
Valid options are: H1, H2, H3...H10

Batch Input Reference

SOLV - RESP: Response Spectrum Analysis

image\ebd_108.gif

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 146 of 197

Description
A SOLV card, with the RESP analysis type is used to define analysis options for a response spectrum analysis. The ANAL field must be set to RESP. This
card must be preceded by at least one RESP card, a MODE card, and a SOLV (MODE) card in order to properly execute a response spectrum analysis.

1 Y/N for analysis execution

BLANK: Default is Y.

N = will not analyze

CASES Response spectrum cases to be included. Separate each

load case with a blank, or comma.
Valid options are: R1, R2, R3 and if available, R4 - R50

Note: These load case numbers must be contiguous.

Batch Input Reference

SOLV - SAM: Seismic Anchor Movements

image\ebd_111.gif

Description
A SOLV card, with the SAM analysis type is used to define analysis options for a seismic anchor movement analysis. The ANAL field must be set to
SAM. This card must be preceded by a DISP card, where a support displacement has been placed in one or more SAM load cases (S1 - S10).

1 Y/N for analysis execution

BLANK: Default is Y.

N = will not analyze

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 147 of 197

CASES SAM cases to be included in the analysis. Separate each

load case with a blank, or comma.
Valid options are: S1, S2, S3...S10
Batch Input Reference

SOLV - STAT: Static Analysis

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 72 74 76 78 79
1 SOLV EXEC STAT ASET HOTMOD OCC GFS FDENSF
2 * DESCRIPTION
3 * CONT CUT STIF ITER DTOL FTOL FRTOL SCALE E G S P IC
E in lb
M mm kg
S mm N

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 72 74 76 78 79
4 * CASES
5 *
6 *
7 *
.. *
.. *
18 *

EXEC Y/N for analysis option

BLANK: Default is Y.

N = will not analyze

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 148 of 197

ASET Analysis set number

BLANK: Default = 1, Enter one analysis set number 1 to 999

STAT Defines STATIC Analysis

HOTMOD Hot modulus thermal case

BLANK: Default = None, Enter one thermal loadcase i.e. 1 to 100,

OCC Occasional load analysis type. Valid options are as follows:

L: Linear

S: Secant

T: Tangent

N: Nonlinear

BLANK: Default is Nonlinear.

GFS Y/N for Gaps/ Friction /Soil analysis option

BLANK: Default is Y.

N = will linear

FDENSF Fluid density factor for contents for static analysis sets

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 149 of 197

DESCRIPTION : 40 character description

CONT Enter Y (yes) if contents are to be included in the

analysis. Otherwise, enter N (no).
CUT Enter Y (yes) if previously defined cut-short effects are
to be considered in the analysis. Otherwise, enter N (no).
STIF Pressure stiffening case number. Enter 0 for no pressure
stiffening effects. Otherwise, enter 1, 2, 3... 10 to use
pressures associated with operating load conditions 1, 2,
3... 10 respectively.
BLANK: Default is 0.
If the static analysis is to be linear, no other data is needed.
ITER Maximum number of nonlinear analysis iterations per
load case.
BLANK: Default is 0 if no soil, support gaps, or support
friction is defined in the system. If soil, gaps, or friction
are present the default is 5 iterations.
DTOL Support displacement error tolerance.
BLANK: Default is 0.01625 inches.
FTOL Support force error tolerance.
BLANK: Default is 100 lb.
FRTOL Friction force error tolerance ratio.
BLANK: Default is 0.1
SCALE Friction scale factor.
BLANK: Default is 1.0
E Ignore friction (E1 to E10). (Y/N, default=Y)
G Ignore friction for GR case. (Y/N, default=Y)
S Use default load sequence. (Y/N, default=Y)
P Use Pressure before temperature (Y/N, default=N)
IC Initial case for occasional loads (0=GR, 1=OP1,
20=OP20) … up to OP99

Default is GR if blank.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 150 of 197

CASES Cases will be entered as follows (up to 15 rows and up

to including column 80):

In pairs (load case, initial case)

Non-Linear

GR, ,T1,GR,P1,T1,E1,P1,E2,P1,E3,GR etc

Case after 1st GR is always blank, initial case is the case

following. E.g. GR is initial case for T1, T1 is initial
case for P1, P1 is initial case for E1, etc

Linear

GR, ,T1, ,P1, ,E1, ,E2, ,E3, etc

2nd case is always blank since no initial case

If the static analysis is to be nonlinear, the HY load case
will not be included as part of the analysis.

Batch Input Reference

SPA1-Soil Parameters 1
1 56 9 11 16 21 25 31 41 51 61 71
1 SPA1 *NAME CALC. STIFF. PIP. DIR SOIL TYPE OD DEPTH
MTHD CTRLN, H
E in in
M mm mm
S mm mm
2 * EFF. WT TOTAL/EFF. WT. Soil Cohesion. Friction Coating F. K0 Su

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 151 of 197

ABOVE PIPE BELOW PIPE C Angle

E lb/cu.ft lb/cu.ft psf deg psf
M Kg/m3 Kg/m3 Kg/m2 deg Kg/m2
S kg/m3 kg/m3 N/m2 deg N/m2
3 * ki dp dqu/y1u dqd/y1d HeightW Adhesion Ca
dt/y1L
E lb/in3 in in in in in psf
M lb/in3 mm mm mm mm mm Kg/m2
S lb/in3 mm mm mm mm mm N/m2
4 * EFF. WT TOTAL/EFF. WT. Soil Cohesion. Friction Coating F. K0 Su
ABOVE PIPE BELOW PIPE C Angle
E lb/cu.ft lb/cu.ft psf deg psf
M Kg/m3 Kg/m3 Kg/m2 deg Kg/m2
S kg/m3 kg/m3 N/m2 deg N/m2
5 * ki dp dt/y1L dqu/y1u dqd/y1d
E lb/in3 in in in in
M lb/in3 mm mm mm mm
S lb/in3 mm mm mm mm
6 * SNIP SOIL Auto SA. Cs m0 Eq. Mag k0 kr T0 Seis. Acceleration
E in/sec sec in/s/s
M mm/sec sec mm/s/s
S mm/sec s mm/s2
7 * PIPE ID POINT OP. CASE. LM LA LB
E
M
S

Description
This is the first card used to define the data regarding soil parameters for soil calculation.

Name Name of the soil indentifier

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 152 of 197

Soil Type Type of soil for calculation, following values in use

0: Soft Clay

1: Stiff Clay

2: Loose Sand

3: Medium Sand

4: Dense Sand
Calc. MTHD Calculation method used for soil.

0: American Lifeline Alliance ASCE 2001

1: Basic AutoPIPE

2: User
Stiff. Currently in use stiffness

0: Low

1: High

2: Average
PIP. DIR Pipe direction for calculation

0: Horizontal

1: Vertical
OD Outside diameter of pipe
Depth centerline Depth centerline (H) of pipe
Eff. Et. Above pipe Effective unit weight above pipe
Tota/Eff. Wt. below pipe Total unit weight (ASCE) and Effective unit weight (AutoPIPE) below pipe
Soil Cohesion c. Soil Cohesion value
Friction Angle Angle of friction for the pipe
Coating f. Coating factor for the pipe
K0 Coefficient of pressure at rest K0
Su Shear un drained strength for Clay

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 153 of 197

ki Horizontal stiffness parameter

Dp Horizontal yield parameter
dt/y1L Longitudinal yield displacement, dt for ASCE and y1L for AutoPIPE
dqu/y1u Vertical Up yield displacement, dqu for ASCE and y1u for AutoPIPE
dqd/y1d Vertical down yield displacement, dqd for ASCE and y1d for AutoPIPE
HeightW Height of water on top of pipe
Adhesion Ca Soil Adhesion
SNIP Soil Snip soil type

0. None

1. Filled-up earth or Loose sand

2. Low moist sandy

3. Moderate moist sandy

4. Water logged sandy

5. Sand loam and loam

6. Moist clayey or plastic

7. Clayey, semi-solid and solid

8. Loess and loess-type

9. Peat

10. Low temperature frozen

11. High temperature frozen

12. Gravel, broken stone and pebbles

13. Lime stone, shale and sandstone

14. Rock(monolith)
Auto SA Auto flag for seismic acceleration

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 154 of 197

Cs Seismic wave velocity

m0 Soil restraint factor
Eq. Mag Earthquake magnitude
k0 Pipeline responsibility factor
kr Earthquake recurrence factor
T0 Soil period
Seis. Acceleration Seismic acceleration
Pipe ID Pipe id for calculating virtual anchor length
POINT Name of the point for virtual anchor length
OP. Case. Operating case for virtual anchor length (1 for OP1, 2 for OP2….etc)

Batch Input Reference

SPA2 - Soil Parameters 2

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 155 of 197

Description
This is the second card used to define the data regarding soil parameters and soil calculation.

The parameters are in two sets for low and high calculated stiffness values.

Alpha Alpha factor (long)

Delta Delta Factor (long)
Rc/Nch Rc (AutoPIPE) / Nch (ASCE) (horizontal)
Rs/Nqh Rs (AutoPIPE) / Nqh (ASCE) (horizontal)
Fc/Ncv Fc (AutoPIPE) / Ncv (ASCE) (vertical up)
Fq/Nqv Fq (AutoPIPE) / Nqv (ASCE) (vertical up)
Ws Ws soil weight (vertical up)
Nc Nc Factor (vertical down)
Nq Nq Factor (vertical down)
Ngamma Ngamma factor (vertical down)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 156 of 197

Batch Input Reference

SPEC - Spectrum Data

1 5 6 11 21 31
1 SPEC TYPE NAME INT DAMP
1 5 6 11 21 31 41 51 61 71
2 * F or P A, G, V, D, F or P A, G, V, D, F or P A, G, V, D,
or FR or FR or FR
E Hz, s in/s^2, none, Hz, s in/s^2, none, Hz, s in/s^2, none,
in/s, in, lb in/s, in, lb in/s, in, lb
M Hz, s mm/s^2, Hz, s mm/s^2, Hz, s mm/s^2,
none, mm/s, none, mm/s, none, mm/s,
mm, kg mm, kg mm, kg
S Hz, s mm/s^2, Hz, s mm/s^2, Hz, s mm/s^2,
none, mm/s, none, mm/s, none, mm/s,
mm, N mm, N mm, N

3 * Repeat line 2 as required.

Description
This card is used to enter data for a spectrum to be used in response, and force spectrum analyses. This card may be listed anytime after the control cards
have been given, but should also be placed after all geometry (MODEL) cards have been entered. Note, also, that this card must be listed before the RESP,
or FSPC card which refers to this spectrum. Once a blank field is reached, the data read will cease. All data entered on this card will be stored in an
external ASCII text file called SPECNAME.SPC (where SPECNAME is entered in columns 11-19). This file must be present in the current working
directory when a response, or force spectrum analysis is executed.

TYPE Type of data to be read on this card. Enter F or P

for frequency or period data respectively. This
first data type must be followed by / (used as a
separator between the two data type parameters).
Then, enter A, G, V, D, or FR for acceleration,

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 157 of 197

multiples of gravity acceleration, velocity,

displacement, or force data respectively (e.g. enter
F/A for frequency and acceleration data values).
May not be left blank.
NAME 1-8 character name of the spectrum data set
defined on this card. The name entered must
follow DOS file name rules. May not be left
blank.
INT Interpolation method. Valid options are as
follows:
1 Linear - Linear
2 Log - Log
3 Linear - Log
BLANK: Default is 1
DAMP Damping ratio for spectrum data listed on this
card.
BLANK: Default is 0 (%, i.e. 2 = 2.0%)
F or P If frequency data was specified in the TYPE field,
enter the value in Hertz units (regardless of
selected input/output units). Otherwise, enter the
value in seconds (again regardless of selected
units).
A, G, V, D, Enter a spectrum value which corresponds to the
or FR (data) TYPE field above:
A acceleration
G dimensionless multiple of gravity acceleration
V velocity
D displacement
FR force
BLANK: If a blank field is encountered, APIN
will stop reading the card.

l All data values must be of the same TYPE.

Batch Input Reference

SPRG - Spring Hanger Support

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 158 of 197

1 56 11 16 18 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 SPRG PT1 PT2 U? NUM COLD RATE SIZE FIGURE SYMB

E lb lb/in
M kg kg/m
S N N/mm
1 56 11 51 61 71 81
2 * TAG No.

1 56 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

Description
This card is used to describe a vertical spring hanger at a specified point. This card must be listed after the point at which the spring is located has been
defined. AutoPIPE assumes the spring hanger to be always rigid (stiffness of 10 lb/in).

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be either N, F,
M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend and for a normal
run point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point is
assumed.
PT2 1-5 character name of support connection point.
BLANK: If no name given, connection point is the ground.
U? Undesigned status flag. Valid options are as follows:
Y This hanger is undesigned (COLD and RATE variables are ignored)
N This hanger is user designed (COLD and RATE values must follow)
BLANK: (per the following table)
Are both the COLD and U? status
RATE variable values
given ?
yes N
no Y
NUM Number of hangers in parallel for this support.
BLANK: Default is 1.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 159 of 197

COLD Cold load.

BLANK: Spring is undesigned.
RATE Spring rate.
BLANK: Spring is undesigned.
SIZE 1-4 character name of the size
FIGURE 1-12 character name of the figure
SYMB Support symbol setting. Valid options are as
follows:
H Hanger: spring hanger will be shown graphically
above pipe
C Can: spring hanger will be shown graphically
below pipe
TAG NO. BLANK: Default is hanger

1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if the

tag number is not required.
Attachment ID associated with the support.

ATTACHMENT ID

Note: For points which have multiple supports, unique support ID's are assigned by default, as described in Section 4.3.
Batch Input Reference

SWAV - Seismic Wave Loads Data

This card is used for entering the data related to seismic wave loads related to a soil identifier.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 160 of 197

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 SWAV Name ADDAX WTYPE WLENGTH SWVEL PGA PGV dT
E inch in/sec in/s/s in/sec deg F
M mm mm/sec mm/s/s mm/sec deg C
S mm mm/s mm/s2 mm/s deg C
2 * PIPEID SPTYP aw ak

Name Soil Identifier name

ADDAX Add axial and bending strain for calculation of temperature
0 - Do not add
1 - Add
Blank: 0
WTYPE Seismic wave type
0 – Compression
1 – Rayleigh

2 – Shear

Blank: Compression
WLENGTH Wave length of seismic wave
Blank: 0.1
SWVEL Seismic wave velocity at pipeline

Blank: 0.1
PGA Peak ground acceleration (PGA)

Blank: 0.1
PGV Peak ground velocity (PGV)

Blank: 0.1
dT dT Equivalent Seismic Thermal range

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 161 of 197

Blank: 0.0
PIPEID PIPE ID
Soil input parameters

0 - Low

SPTYP 1 - High

2 - Average

Blanks: Low
aw Seismic wave coefficient, aw

Blank: 0.0
ak Seismic wave curvature coefficient, ak

Blank: 0.0

Batch Input Reference

TBOW - Thermal Bowing

1 10 12 22 31 41 55
1 TBOW ANAL DT PITCH BCASE TCASE ALPHA
E Deg.F E-6 /F
M Deg.C E-6 /C
S Deg.C E-6 /C

5 11 14 17 20 23 26 29 32 35 38 41 44 47 50 53 56 59 62 65 68 71 74 77
2 * S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 S22 S23

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 162 of 197

5 11 14 17 20 23 26 29 32 35 38 41 44 47 50 53 56 59 62 65 68 71 74 77
3 * S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 S36 S37 S38 S39 S40 S41 S42 S43 S44 S45 S46

Description
This card is used to define the thermal bowing data.

ANAL Enter Y (yes) if thermal bowing effects are to be considered in

the static analysis. Otherwise, enter N (no) on column 10. A
blank field indicates N (no).
DT Enter the top of pipe minus bottom of pipe temperature. Default
is zero. A non-zero DELTA is needed if the TBOW card is to
be written in the NTL file using File/Save As/NTL.
PITCH Enter the maximum inclination limit |DY|/L for horizontal
pipes. A pipe with smaller inclination will be considered for
thermal bowing. Blank will default to 0.001 and maximum is
0.999999 (89.92 deg)
BCASE Enter the load case to add thermal bowing to. A blank field
denotes all thermal cases. Valid cases are U1 to U140 and T1
toT100.
TCASE Enter the thermal load case to read expansion coefficient from.
This is only needed if BCASE is a user case U1 to U140. Blank
field denotes T1.
ALPHA Enter instantaneous coefficient of expansion to use for non-
standard (NS) materials. For all other materials, the coefficient
of expansion is obtained from the materials library data.
S1, S2, (First TBOW card only) 1-2 character names of segments to be
etc. active for this and all subsequent TBOW cards. Enter as many
names as necessary, up to 23 (twenty-three) characters per line.
BLANK: If these lines are omitted, all segments will be active
for the thermal bowing load cases.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 163 of 197

Batch Input Reference

TEE - Tee Connection

1 5 6 11 13 16 18 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 TEE POINT TYPE FIG INC PEN SIF- SIF- P- C- R- R-
or I O THK RAD LEN THK
or or F-
QC E- RAD
THK or T-
or LEN

L-
THK
E in in in in
M mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm
2 * C1/QS B1/BR B2r B2r' B2b C2r C3
(Units
for
QS)
E psi
M Kg/cm^2
S N/mm^2
3 * K1 K2r K3 C3’ B2b' C2b K2b
E
M
S

Description

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 164 of 197

This card is used to describe a tee at a given point. This card should be listed after the point to which it refers.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be

either N, F, M, or blank for near, far, and midpoints of a
bend and for a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding
point is assumed.
TYPE Type of TEE connection. Connection options are:
Name Tee Type Comments
W Welding tee. ANSI B16.9
R Reinforced fabricated tee or BS 7159
fabricated tee.
U Unreinforced fabricated tee. Available for all
codes except BS
7159 and ISO
14692
B Branch connection. ASME NB, NC,
ND, & JSME
PPC
E Extruded welding tee or BS 7159
moulded tee.
C Weld-in contour insert. B31.1, B31.3,
B31.8 and
SNCT codes
F Branch welded-on fitting. B31.1, B31.3
and B31.8
A Tee with raised edges on the SPC and TBK
main pipe.
T Tee with branch on locally SPC and TBK
thickened main pipe.
L Fabricated-long, as welded. ASME NB
F Fabricated-long, flush weld. ASME NB
D Filament-Wound ISO 14692
O Any other type not listed.

BLANK: Default is W. For BS 7159, the default is

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 165 of 197

E. For ISO 14692, the default is D.

FIG Branch configuration for TYPE B tees only. This field

applies to all editions of ASME NC/ND and JSME PPC
only. Branch configuration options are:

A Uniform, < 45 deg

B Uniform, = 90 deg

C Sloped

D Unreinforced
INC Consider crotch radius (for TYPES B and E tees only).
This field is ignored for TYPE B tee for JSME PPC.
PEN Fillet & partial penetration welded option (for TYPE B
tees only). This field applies to ASME NC/ND 2004 or
later, and ASME NB 2007 only.
QC Qualified Component Flag (for ISO 14692 only)
SIF-I In-plane SIF (for TYPE O tees only).
SIF-O Out-of-plane SIF or Branch SIF (for TYPE O tees only).
The Branch SIF applies to all editions of ASME NC and
ND only.
P-THK Pad thickness (for TYPE R tees only).
C- Crotch radius (for TYPES B and E tees only). This field
RAD is ignored for TYPE B tee for JSME PPC.
E- Effective wall thickness (for TYPE A tees only)
THK
F- Fillet radius (for TYPE A tees only)
RAD
L- Local wall thickness of the main pipe (for TYPE T tees
THK only)
T-LEN Thickened length from the center of the hole (for TYPE T
tees only)
R-LEN Reinforcement length (for TYPE B tees only).
R- Reinforcement thickness (for TYPE B tees only).
THK
B1 B1 (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to all

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 166 of 197

editions of ASME NB, NC and ND (except NC-1980S or

ND-1983W) and JSME PPC only.

BLANK: Default is 0.5.

BR Biaxial Stress Ratio (for ISO 14692 only)
B2r B2-Header (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to
all editions of ASME NB, NC and ND (except NC-1980S
or ND-1983W) and JSME PPC only.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

B2r' B2r' (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to the
ASME NB, NC and ND 2001 edition or later only.

BLANK: Default is 0.5.

B2b B2- Branch (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to
all editions of ASME NB, NC and ND (except NC-1980S
or ND-1983W) and JSME PPC only.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

C1 C1 (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to all
editions of ASME NB

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

QS Qualified Stress (for ISO 14692 only)
C2r C2-Header (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to
all editions of ASME NB, and to the 1994 edition or later
of ASME NC and ND.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

C3 C3 (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to all
editions of ASME NB

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

B2b' B2b' (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to the
ASME NB, NC, and ND 2001 editions or later.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

C2b C2-Branch (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to
all editions of ASME NB, and to the 1994 edition or later

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 167 of 197

of ASME NC and ND.

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

K1 K1 (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to all
editions of ASME NB

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

K2r K2-Header (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to
all editions of ASME NB

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

K2b K2-Branch (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to
all editions of ASME NB
K3 K3 (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to all
editions of ASME NB

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

C3' C3' (for TYPE O tees only). This field applies to all
editions of ASME NB

BLANK: Default is 1.0.

Batch Input Reference

TEMP - Temperature Load Data

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 168 of 197

image\temp.gif

Description

This card is used to give temperature and hot allowable stress values for up to three thermal operating load conditions. This card may be listed anytime
after the point to which it refers has been defined. All data on this card will apply to that point, and all subsequent points until a change in temperature is
encountered (another TEMP card is listed). Lines two and three shown above are only needed if the BS 806 or EURO codes were selected on the CTL
card. Default values for the parameters are the previous values, except for the first TEMP card listed. Those default values are given below.

l Note, an NTL file normally propagates a value forward if the field is left blank in a card. This logic does not apply to temperature or material
dependent library look-up values, for example hot modulus. For this type of data a change in pipe-id or temperature applied to a code material will
always cause the hot allowable to be re-computed. However if the hot allowable is to be assumed identical to the one last defined for a code
material, a temperature card with a NEGATIVE hot allowable should be included with a PIPE, PRES, or TEMP card.

l New card OPER introduced in v8.5 replaces both TEMP and PRES cards although these older cards can still be used for up to 3 operating cases. If
an OPER and TEMP and/or PRES card are entered on subsequent lines then the last card processed will be used.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be either
N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend and for
a normal run point (respectively). If POINT is a branch point,
temperature data will be applied to the point along the last
segment entered.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 169 of 197

BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding point

is assumed.
T1 Design temperature for operating load condition #1.
BLANK: Default is 70°F, or 21.1°C (depending on the active
units).
SH1, DS1 or SH1: Hot allowable stress for case T1.
PS1
DS1: Design strain (unitless) if BS7159.

PS1: 0.2% proof stress if EURO.

Set to negative if user defined value and code material.

BLANK: Default is 15,000 lb/in² for the first TEMP card, or
0.0009 (unitless) for BS7159 on the first TEMP card.
T2 Same as T1, but for operating load condition #2.
SH2, DS2 or Same as SH1, DS1 or PS1, but for case T2.
PS2
T3 Same as T1, but for operating load condition #3.
SH3, DS3 or Same as SH1, DS1 or PS1, but for case T3.
PS3
HOT1 Hot modulus value for operating load condition #1.
PR1, DR1, Y1, PR1: 0.2% proof stress for case T1 if BS806. 1.0% proof stress
YS1, KF1 if EURO.

DR1: Design stress range if Stoomwezen.

Y1: Yield stress if MITI3 or KHK.

YS1: Yield strength if NC95 or ND95.

KF1: K-Factor (unitless) if BS7159.

Set to negative if user defined value and code material.

HOT2 Same as HOT1, but for case T2.
PR2, DR2, Y2, Same as PR1, DR1, Y1, YS1 or KF1, but for case T2.
YS2 or KF2
HOT3 Same as HOT1, but for case T3.
PR3, DR3, Y3, Same as PR1, DR1, Y1, YS1 or KF1, but for case T3.
YS3 or KF3

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 170 of 197

The following data is needed for BS806, NC95, ND95, MITI-3, or EURO codes only:

RUPT1 Rupture stress for case T1 if BS806. Allowable creep rupture

stress if EURO. Set to negative if user defined value and code
material.
DES1, ULT1, DES1: Design stress for case T1 if BS806, NC95 or ND95.
DSI1 or TEN1
ULT1: Ultimate stress if MITI-3.

DSI1: Design stress intensity if NC95 or ND95.

TEN1: Tensile strength if EURO.

Set to negative if user defined value and code material.

RUPT2 Same as RUPT1, but for case T2.
DES2, ULT2, Same as DES1, ULT1, DSI1 or TEN1 but for case T2.
DSI2 or TEN2
RUPT3 Same as RUPT1, but for case T3.
DES3, ULT3, Same as DES1, ULT1, DSI1 or TEN1 but for case T3.
DSI3 or TEN3

Any BLANK variable on this page assumes a 0 value.

Batch Input Reference

THST - Time History Load Case

1 5 7 9 11 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 THST ANL GM FILE 1 FILE 2 FILE 3 FILE 4 DUR. ANL. OUT.
STEP STEP
E
M
S

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 171 of 197

2 * ZPA C. DAMP TIME ALPHA BETA DAMP X-ACCL X- X-ACCL

STEPS RATIO FILE ACCL TIME
SCALE
E
M
S
3 * Y-ACCL Y-ACCL Y-ACCL Z-ACCL Z-ACCL Z-ACCL
FILE SCALE TIME FILE SCALE TIME
E
M
S
4 * DESC
E
M
S

Description
This card is used to define a time history load case.

ANL Analysis flag

N = No

Y = Yes

GM Ground motion flag

N = No

Y = Yes

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 172 of 197

FILE 1 First file for time history load

FILE 2 Second file for time history load

FILE 3 Third file for time history load

FILE 4 Fourth file for time history load

DUR. Duration Steps (seconds)

ANL. STEP Analysis Step duration (seconds)

Out STEP Output Step duration (seconds)

ZPA Zero period acceleration flag

N = No

Y = Yes

C. DAMP Constant damping flag

N = No

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 173 of 197

Y = Yes

TIME STEPS Number of Time Steps

ALPHA Alpha value (if C. Damp not selected)

BETA Beta Value (if C. Damp not selected)

Below fields (except DESC) are applicable if Ground motion (GM) flag
is true.

The line can be left blank.

X-ACCL FILE
File name for X direction

X-SCALE
Scale factor for X direction

X-TIME
Time (sec) for X direction

Y-ACCL FILE
File name for X direction

Y-SCALE
Scale factor for X direction

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 174 of 197

Y-TIME Time (sec) for X direction

Z-ACCL FILE File name for X direction

Z-SCALE Scale factor for X direction

Z-TIME Time (sec) for X direction

DESC Description of load case (40 characters Max.)

Batch Input Reference

TIE - Tie/link Support

1 56 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 TIE PT1 PT2 SET STIFF GAP-B GAP-F FRIC

E lb/in in in
M kg/m mm mm
S N/mm mm mm
1 56 11 51 61 71
2 * TAG No.

1 56 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 175 of 197

Description
This card is given to describe a tie or link support at the given point. This point must have been defined previously. The tie/link must be connected to
another point on the piping or framing system. AutoPIPE assumes a stiffness of 10 lb/in for a RIGID support. If the tie is linear (no gaps or friction), all
that is required is the stiffness value and the connection point names. If the tie is nonlinear, the gaps forward and backward, and/or friction coefficient
must also be given.

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character

must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far
and midpoints of a bend and for normal run
point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately
preceding point is assumed.
PT2 1-5 character name of support connection
point.
BLANK: A point name must be entered.
SET Gaps setting. Valid options are:
A As-built
W Weightless
BLANK: Default is As-built
STIFF Stiffness value of the tie/link.
BLANK: Default is rigid.
GAP-B Gap behind pipe.
BLANK: Default is 0.
GAP-F Gap in front of pipe.
BLANK: Default is 0.
FRIC Coefficient of friction between the pipe and
support surface.
TAG NO. BLANK: Default is 0.

1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if

the tag number is not required.
Attachment ID associated with the support.

ATTACHMENT
ID

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 176 of 197

l For points which have multiple supports, unique support ID's are assigned by default, as described in Section 4.3.
Batch Input Reference

TURB - Rotating Equipment, Turbine

1 5 6 16 21 31 36 46 51 61 66
1 TURB EQPID IN SEG OUT SEG EXT1 SEG EXT2 SEG

1 5 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
2 * MMUL COSX COSY COSZ
E
M
S
3 * REFPT DXI DYI DZI DXO DYO DZO
E ft ft ft ft ft ft
M mm mm mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm mm mm
4 * DX1 DY1 DZ1 DX2 DY2 DZ2
E ft ft ft ft ft ft
M mm mm mm mm mm mm
S mm mm mm mm mm mm

Description

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 177 of 197

This card is used to enter data for rotating equipment, type turbine. The turbine is given a name and up to four nozzle points as well as the direction of the
shaft axis. If a point is given at a tee or continuation point, a segment name must also be given to clarify the turbine's location along the system. All
referenced points must be previously defined.

1. All points must be previously defined.

2. Enter continuation rows 3 and 4 to override nozzle coordinates and specify nozzle offsets from a reference point instead.

EQPID 1-8 character name of the turbine equipment identifier.

IN 1-5 character name of inlet point. The fifth character must be
either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend and
for a normal run point (respectively). May not be left blank.
SEG If the point is at a tee or continuation point, enter the segment
name. Otherwise, leave blank.
OUT 1-5 character name of outlet point. The fifth character must be
either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a bend and
for a normal run point (respectively). May not be left blank.
EXT1 1-5 character name of first extraction point. The fifth character
must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a
bend and for a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: No extraction point.
EXT2 1-5 character name of second extraction point. The fifth character
must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a
bend and for a normal run point (respectively).
BLANK: No extraction point.

MMUL Enter the manufacturer allowable multiplier used to update the

already defined factors for the rotating equipment. The valid
values for this factor should be between 0.5 and 20.
BLANK: The default is 1.0.
COSX, COSY, X-Direction, Y-Direction and Z-Direction cosines of the turbine
COSZ shaft axis.
BLANK: The default for COSX, COSY and COSZ is 0.
REFPT 1-5 character name of point. The reference point must be the inlet
point, outlet point, first extraction point, or second extraction
point.
DXI, DYI, DZI Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the inlet point from the reference
point. This input is required if the reference point is not the inlet

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 178 of 197

point.
BLANK: The default for DXI, DYI and DZI is 0.
DXO, DYO, DZO Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the outlet point from the
reference point. This input is required if the reference point is not
the outlet point.
BLANK: The default for DXO, DYO and DZO is 0.
DX1, DY1, DZ1 Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the first extraction point from the
reference point. This input is required if the reference point is not
the first extraction point.
BLANK: The default for DX1, DY1 and DZ1 is 0.
DX2, DY2, DZ2 Enter the X, Y, and Z offsets of the second extraction point from
the reference point. This input is required if the reference point is
not the second extraction point.
BLANK: The default for DX2, DY2 and DZ2 is 0.
Batch Input Reference

UROT - User-defined Rotating Equipment

1 56 16 21 31 41 51 56 61 66 71 76
1 UROT EQIPID REFPT XOFF YOFF ZOFF SCOSX SCOSY SCOSZ PCOSX PCOSY PCOSZ
E in in in
M mm mm mm
S mm mm mm

Two additional cards are provided for each nozzle point:

1 56 11 21 31 41 51
2 * NZPT SEG AXFOR AYFOR AZFOR ATFOR
E lb lb lb lb
M kg kg kg kg
S N N N N

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 179 of 197

1 56 11 21 31 41 51
3 * AXMOM AYMOM AZMOM ATMOM
E ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb ft-lb
M kg-cm kg-cm kg-cm kg-cm
S N-m N-m N-m N-m

Description
This card is provided to allow the user to create rotating equipment (and allowables on its nozzle) which is not properly described by one of the standard
rotating equipment types (i.e., pumps, turbines, etc.). The two additional cards are provided for each nozzle point.

EQPID 1-8 character equipment identifier.

REFPT 1-5 character name of the reference point from which
the resolution point is defined. May not be left blank.
XOFF X offset of the resolution point from reference point.
YOFF Y offset of the resolution point from reference point.
ZOFF Z offset of the resolution point from reference point.
SCOSX X-direction cosine of the shaft axis.
SCOSY Y-direction cosine of the shaft axis.
SCOSZ Z-direction cosine of the shaft axis.
PCOSX X-direction cosine of the pedestal axis.
PCOSY Y-direction cosine of the pedestal axis.
PCOSZ Z-direction cosine of the pedestal axis.
NZPT 1-5 character name for the nozzle point. The fifth
character must be N, F, M, or blank for near, far and
midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point
(respectively). May not be left blank.
SEG If the point is at a tee or a continuation point, enter the
segment name; otherwise leave blank.
AXFOR Allowable force on the nozzle along the global X axis.
AYFOR Allowable force on the nozzle along the global Y axis.
AZFOR Allowable force on the nozzle along the global Z axis.
ATFOR Allowable resultant force on the nozzle.
AXMOM Allowable moment on the nozzle along the global X
axis.
AYMOM Allowable moment on the nozzle along the global Y
axis.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 180 of 197

AZMOM Allowable moment on the nozzle along the global Z

axis.
ATMOM Allowable resultant moment on the nozzle.
Batch Input Reference

UUID - Universally Unique Identifier

UUID card is used for associating a universally unique identifier with a model component.

1 5 6 11 31 67
UUID CARD NAME ID VALUE

Following is the description of fields:

Card Name Name of the NTL card of the component, table in the end of section describes the possible values
ID Identifier for the component e.g Point name, beam ID etc.
VALUE GUID value for the component

Following are the names of the NTL cards and their IDs currently supported.

Card Names ID
RUN - Run Point POINT NAME

BEND - Bend (Tangent Intersection) Point

VALV - Valve

TEE - Tee Connection

FLEX - Flexible Joint

RED - Reducer

CONS - Constant Force Hanger Support

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 181 of 197

DAMP - Vibration Damper (Snubber) Support

DISP - Support Displacement

GUID - Guide Support

INCL - Inclined Support

LINE - Line Stop Support

ROTA - Rotational Restraint Support

SPRG - Spring Hanger Support

TIE - Tie/link Support

VSTP - V-Stop Support

FLA - Pipe Flange - Point name will be used as

ID

ANC - Anchor

NOZL - Nozzle
SEG - Pipe Segment FIRST POINT NAME
PIPE - Pipe Data PIPEID
BEAM - Beam Member NAME
NODE - Beam Member Node Point NODE NAME
MATL - Nonstandard Material NAME NAME

Note: In case of multiple components on a single point (e.g. multiple supports/flanges) on a single point, only the UUID of the first component will be
imported.
Batch Input Reference

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 182 of 197

VALV - Valve

1 5 6 8 11 13 21 31 41 51 56 61 71 76
VALV POINT TYPE DX DY DZ WELD RATE WGT SAF SIF

E in in In Lb
M mm mm mm Kg
S mm mm Mm Kg
* AC SY SW OFF MOFF WSIZE ADX ADY ADZ AWGT
E in in in in in in Lb
M mm mm mm mm mm mm Kg
S mm mm mm mm mm mm Kg
* VALVETAG
E
M
S

Description
This card is used to enter the parameters describing a valve. It may be used anytime after the control cards have been entered. If a standard valve (from the
component library) is entered, all that is required is the weld-type and ANSI rating, all other parameters may be left blank. If these parameters are entered,
they will override the standard values from the AutoPIPE component library.

The component library contains valves which define the length only (weight and surface area factor are not specified). Refer to Section A.3 in Appendix
A, Libraries, for a listing of the contents of the standard valve library. If one of these valves is specified on this card and the WGT or SAF variable is left
blank, unexpected results could occur within AutoPIPE.

POINT 1-4 character name of point at end of valve (may not be

left blank).
TYPE Valve type. The following types are supported in the

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 183 of 197

default AutoPIPE library (the "F" and "B" designations

represent "Flange" and "Buttweld," respectively:
GATE-F
GLOBE-F
SCHECK-F
TCHECK-F
GATE-B
GLOBE-B
SCHECK-B
TCHECK-B
NS
DX Length of valve along the X-direction.
DY Length of valve along the Y-direction.
DZ Length of valve along the Z-direction.

WELD Weld type of connection to pipe (the default SIF associated with each
connection type is also listed).
BW Butt Weld (1.0) (code dependent) As-Welded Butt
Weld
BWT Butt Weld (code dependent)
Transition
As-Welded Butt Weld NB 4250
Transition (Class NB)

ANSI B16.25, 30o tapered transition

ANSTT (Class NC)
FBWT Flush Butt ASME NB
Weld NB 4250
Transition
BT1:3 As-Welded ASME NB
Butt Weld 1:3
Transition
FT1:3 Flush Butt ASME NB
Weld 1:3
Transition
FBW Flush Butt ASME NB, NC, ND
Weld
SO slip on 1.2 (code dependent)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 184 of 197

SW Socket/Fillet 2.1 (code dependent)

Weld
SWN Socket Weld 1.3
(no undercut)
LJ Lap Joint (1.6)
TJ Threaded Joint (2.3)
SWV socket or fillet JSME PPC only
weld
(concave)
SOV double-welded JSME PPC only
slip-on
(concave)
USER User Defined (see SIF below)

Weldneck, Double welded slip-on, Socket weld (no undercut), Lapjoint are
no longer available from v9.1 or later for ASME III class NC, ND. For older
models weldneck mapped to BW. Double welded slip-on mapped to user
defined SIF = 1.2, Socket weld (no undercut) mapped to user defined SIF =
1.3, lapjoint mapped to user defined SIF = 1.6.
BLANK: Default is BW. For BS 7159, the default is NS.
RATE ANSI standard valve rating. No other parameters need be entered unless they
differ from table values.
BLANK: Nonstandard (all following parameters must be input).
WGT Weight of valve. Only needed if the ANSI rating is nonstandard (NS), or if
the valve data taken from the library has no weight defined. A value entered
here will override the standard value obtained from the library.
SAF Surface area factor used in determining the weight of insulation or buoyant
force. This is the ratio of the insulation weight or buoyant force per unit
length of valve to the insulation weight or buoyant force per unit length of the
preceding pipe. Only needed if the ANSI rating is nonstandard (NS), or if the
valve data taken from the library has no surface area factor defined. A value
entered here will override the standard value obtained from the library.
SIF Stress intensification factor of valve. Only needed if weld type is nonstandard
(NS). A value entered here will override the value obtained from the library if
a standard rating is specified for the RATE.

Note: The Weld SIF field is blank for ASME NB, NC, and ND nuclear piping
codes.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 185 of 197

BLANK: Default SIF for NS is 1.0.

AC Actuator Auto Option , enter Y or N

SY Actuator Symbol, enter Y or N
SW Valid values are '1' for flange and '2' for fitting. If blank, the default value is
'1', i.e. flange.
0 without taper
1 with taper
BLANK: Default is 0.
OFF Joint offset for a butt weld with no taper transition. Average joint offset is
available for a butt weld (BW) with taper transition to the B31.1 and B31.8
codes. It is also available for butt weld (BW) with or without taper transition
for the EN13480 , SPC, TBK, RCC-M, MITI and JSME PPC codes.

The weld size for Double-Welded Slip-On (SO) and Socket or Fillet Weld
(SW) connections can be entered for this field using NC92, ND92, NC, and
ND codes. For JSME PPC code, the weld size can be entered for this field
when a Double-Welded Slip-On (SOV) or Socket or Fillet Weld (SWV)
connection is "concave" only.

BLANK: Default is 0.

MOFF Joint offset for a butt weld with no taper transition. Average joint offset is
available for a butt weld (BW) with taper transition to the B31.1 and B31.8
codes. It is also available for butt weld (BW) with or without taper transition
for the EN13480 , SPC, TBK, MITI, and RCC-M codes.

The weld size for slip-on (SO) and socket weld (SW) connections can be
entered for this field using ASME NB, NC, and ND nuclear piping codes.

BLANK: Default is 0.
ADX Actuator weight offset along the X-direction.
ADY Actuator weight offset along the Y-direction.
ADZ Actuator weight offset along the Z-direction.
AWGT Actuator Weight
VALVETAG
Valve tag (36 characters)

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 186 of 197

ASME NB, NC, ND

Joint Type Symbol ASME NB ASME NC ASME ND

As-Welded Butt Weld BW Yes Yes Yes
Flush Butt Weld FBW Yes Yes Yes
As-Welded Butt Weld NB 4250 Transition BWT Yes No No
Flush Butt Weld NB 4250 Transition FBWT Yes No No
As-Welded Butt Weld 1:3 Transition BWT1:3 Yes No No
Flush Butt Weld 1:3 Transition FBWT1:3 Yes No No
o
ANSI B16.25 30 Tapered Transition BWT No Yes Yes
Threaded Joints TJ No Yes Yes
Socket/Fillet Weld SW Yes Yes Yes
User-Defined USER Yes Yes Yes

Notes:

1. If the first point of the valve is the first point of a run: DX, DY, and DZ will be actual coordinates of the point at the far end of the valve.

2. Only the weld type NS is recognized by the BS 7159 code.

Batch Input Reference

VSTP - V-Stop Support

1 5 6 11 16 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 VSTP PT1 PT2 SET GAP-D GAP-U SYMB FRIC
E in in
M mm mm
S mm mm
1 5 6 11 51 61 71

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 187 of 197

2 * TAG No.
1 56 11 51 61 71
3 * ATTACHMENT ID

Description
This card is used to define a (rigid) V-Stop support at a point. This point (PT1) must be previously defined. If the V-stop is linear, no other data is needed.
If the V-stop is nonlinear, gap values, and a coefficient of friction value must also be entered. The spring stiffness of a V-stop is always rigid (10 lb/in)

PT1 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character

must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far
and midpoints of a bend and for a normal run
point (respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately
preceding point is assumed.
PT2 1-5 character name of support connection point.
BLANK: If no name is given, the connection
point is the ground.
Note: If the V-stop is linear, no other data is
needed.
SET Gaps setting. Valid options are as follows:
A As-built
W Weightless
BLANK: Default is As-built
GAP-D Gap below pipe.
BLANK: Default is 0.
GAP-U Gap above pipe.
BLANK: Default is 0.
SYMB Support symbol setting. Valid options are as
follows:
N Bi-Direction: v-stop will be shown graphically
above and below pipe
R Rod Hanger: v-stop will be shown graphically
above pipe
S Shoe: v-stop will be shown graphically below
pipe
BLANK: Default is Bi-Direction

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 188 of 197

FRIC Coefficient of friction.

TAG NO. BLANK: Default is 0.

1-36 character tag number. A blank is valid if the

tag number is not required.
ATTACHMENT Attachment ID associated with the support.
ID

Note: For points which have multiple supports, unique support ID's are assigned by default, as described in Section 4.3.
Batch Input Reference

WAVE - Wave Loading

image\ebd_128.gif

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 189 of 197

Description
This card is used to define wave loading data in order to model the effect of ocean waves acting on the piping system. The first two lines of data are
required. The third line, which is used to establish a current and marine growth profile, is optional. Up to five velocity and growth data lines may be
included.

NAME 1-8 character name of wave load data set. May not be
left blank.
TYPE Wave load type. Valid options are:
1 Current
2 Airy (Linear)
3 Stokes (5th order)
4 Stream
BLANK: Default is Current.
CASE Load case to which this wave load data will be
assigned. A wave load cannot be defined in a SAM
(S1 - S10), or dynamic load case (e.g. R1, F1, H1,
etc.). Valid entries are as follows:
GR Gravity
T1-T100 Thermal load cases 1 to 100
E1-E10 Seismic load cases 1 to 10
W1-W10 Wind load cases 1 to 10
P1-P100 Pressure load cases 1 to 100
U1-U140 User defined load cases 1 to 140
BLANK: Default is GR.
ELEV Still water elevation.
BLANK: Default is 0.
DEPTH Depth of water.
BLANK: Default is 0.
DENS Density of water in which pipe is submerged.
BLANK: Default is 0.
PHASE Phase angle of the wave crest relative to the origin of
the global coordinate system.
BLANK: Default is 0.
W-HGT Wave height (trough to crest).
BLANK: Default is 0.
PER Period of incoming waves.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 190 of 197

BLANK: Default is 0.
DRAG Coefficient of drag of the wave along pipe structure.
BLANK: Default is 0.
INERT Coefficient of inertia of the wave along pipe
structure.
BLANK: Default is 0.
COSX X-Direction cosine of wave propagation.
BLANK: Default is 0.
COSY Y-Direction cosine of wave propagation.
BLANK: Default is 0.
COSZ Z-Direction cosine of wave propagation.
BLANK: Default is 0.

The following data is used to describe a current and marine growth profile. This data is optional. Up to five sets of data (lines) may be entered.

GDPTH Water depth for corresponding current and growth data.

BLANK: Default is 0.
VEL Velocity of current.
BLANK: Default is 0.
GRWTH Amount of marine growth attached to submerged
structure.
BLANK: Default is 0.
Batch Input Reference

WELD - Weld Efficiency Factor

image\ebd_129.gif

Description
This card is used as a means of entering nonstandard weld efficiency factors. It must be given after the point at which it acts has been defined.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character

must be either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and
midpoints of a bend and for a normal run point

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 191 of 197

(respectively).
BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately
preceding point is assumed.
OVER Override flag. If this flag is set, this weld
efficiency factor will override all others at this
point. If not set, this factor will be used only if it is
the minimum at this point. Options are as follows:
0 Use only if minimum
1 Override all other weld efficiency factors.
BLANK: Default is 0.
ZLONG Longitudinal weld efficiency factor.
BLANK: Default is 1.0.
ZCIRC Circumferential weld efficiency factor.
BLANK: Default is 1.0.
WCIRC Circumferential weld joint strength reduction
factor (w) used in sustained stress calculations for
B31.3 piping code. Leave blank or enter a
negative value for automatic calculations based on
temperature.
BLANK: Default is Auto.
Batch Input Reference

WGT - Concentrated Weight

image\ebd_130.gif

Description
This card is used to define a concentrated weight at any point. This point must be defined prior to entering this card. A concentrated weight is always
assumed to act vertically downward.

POINT 1-5 character name of point. The fifth character must be

either N, F, M, or blank for near, far and midpoints of a

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 192 of 197

bend and for a normal run point (respectively).

BLANK: If no name is given, the immediately preceding
point is assumed.
WEIGH Magnitude of the concentrated weight.
BLANK: The default value for the weight is 0.
DX X-coordinate offset from POINT to the actual location of
the weight.
BLANK: Default is 0.
DY Y-coordinate offset from POINT to the actual location of
the weight.
BLANK: Default is 0.
DZ Z-coordinate offset from POINT to the actual location of
the weight.
BLANK: Default is 0.
Batch Input Reference

WIND - Static Wind Load Case

image\ebd_131.gif

image\ebd_132.gif

Description
This card is used to enter data for a wind load case. It may be entered anytime after the control data has been entered, but is generally entered after all
geometry (MODEL) data has been listed. The second and subsequent lines are for the first WIND card only and contain the names of segments to be
included in all wind load cases. If these lines are omitted, all segments will be considered in all wind load cases. This card is closely linked with the
WPRS card which contains all of the wind region data associated with this wind load case. The WIND card should be given before the WPRS card, and
both cards should have the same NAME for the wind region.

CASE Wind load case number (0-10). If 0 is entered, no

other data is read.
BLANK: Default is 0.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 193 of 197

NAME 1-8 character name of wind load case. Note, this

name must be consistent with the NAME given on
the WPRS card associated with this wind load case.
May not be left blank.
COSX X-Direction cosine of the wind direction.
BLANK: Default is 0.
COSY Y-Direction cosine of the wind direction.
BLANK: Default is 0.
COSZ Z-Direction cosine of the wind direction.
BLANK: Default is 0.
SHPE Wind shape factor. This is the factor to be multiplied
which will convert the wind pressure to the pressure
on a cylindrical object. Enter 0.6 for stagnation
pressure input, or 1.0 if input pressures are already
adjusted for the wind shape factor.
BLANK: Default value is 1.0.
SOIL Wind exposure factor for soils. This value detemines
the extent to which buried pipes are exposed to wind.
In most cases, buried pipes are not exposed to wind
and this factor is specified as 0.0 (the default).
However, pipes lying on flat land or shallow open
trenches may be exposed to the effects of wind. In
such cases, enter 1.0. This will assume that all buried
pipes are exposed to full intensity of the wind in all
directions. For partially exposed buried pipe systems,
use this factor in conjunction with the active segment
data (S1, S2, etc.).
METHOD Wind application method. Enter the application
method to be performed for the wind pressure on the
pipe:
N The normal force method. In this method, the
component of the wind pressure normal to the pipe is
considered and the longitudinal component is
ignored.
P The projected area method. In this method, the
projected area of the pipe perpendicular to the
direction of the wind is used to determine the
magnitude wind force. The wind force is then
applied to the pipe in the direction of the wind.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 194 of 197

BLANK: Default is N.
ELEV Ground Elevation for wind. BLANK: Default is 0.
S1, S2, (First WIND card only) 1-2 character names of
etc. segments to be active for this and all subsequent
WIND cards. Enter as many names as necessary, up
to 23 (twenty-three) characters per line.
BLANK: If these lines are omitted, all segments will
be active for the wind load cases.
Batch Input Reference

WPRS - ANSI: Static Wind Load Per ASCE-98

image\ebd_135.gif

Description
This card is used to generate a wind load which acts on the system per the requirements of the ASCE-98 code. The type field for this data must be set to
ASCE.

NAME 1-8 character name of wind load case. Note,

this name must be consistent with the NAME
given on the WIND card associated with this
wind load case number. May not be left blank.
SPEED Basic wind speed.
BLANK: Default is 0.
CAT Exposure category. Options are as follows:
A Exposure Category A.
B Exposure Category B.
C Exposure Category C.
D Exposure Category D.
BLANK: Default is A.
GUST Gust effect factor. This value is typically 0.85

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 195 of 197

for all exposure categories.

IKZ Exposure case for Kz. This value should be 1
or 2
CF Force coefficient as specified in Tables 6-10 of
the ASCE-98 Code.
I-FAC Importance factor to scale wind speed as
Batch Input Reference specified in Table 6-1 of the ASCE-98 Code.

WPRS - Static Wind Load Parameters

image\ebd_133.gif

Description
Each WPRS card is used to complete the definition of a static wind load case (thus, a WIND card must precede the listing of the associated WPRS card).
The general format for the WPRS card is shown above. However, the specific information required for column numbers twenty one (21) through eighty
(80) on line 1, and whether line 2 or 3 is necessary, depends on the specific type of wind load case to be defined. The following pages describe each of the
wind load options and their associated data requirements. The generic WPRS card variables are as follows:

TYPE Enter the type of static wind load to be generated. Valid

options are as follows:
USER Create a user defined height vs. pressure wind profile.
ASCE Generate wind loads per the ASCE-98 code.
UBC Generate wind loads per the UBC-97 code.
BLANK: Default is USER.
NAME 1-8 character name for this wind load case. Note, this
name must be consistent with the name given on the
WIND card associated with this wind load case
number. May not be left blank.
DATA Specify wind load parameters specific to the TYPE
selected above.
Batch Input Reference

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
 Command Card Reference Page 196 of 197

WPRS - UBC: Static Wind Load Per UBC-97

1 5 6 11 21 31 41 51 61 71
1 WPRS UBC NAME SPEED EXP Ce Cp PRESS I-FAC
E mph lb/ft^2
M kmph kg/m^2
S kmph N/m^2

Description
This card is used to generate a wind load which acts on the system per the requirements of the UBC-97 Code (Uniform Building Code, Section 2311). The
type field for this data must be set to UBC.

NAME 1-8 character name of wind load case. Note, this name
must be consistent with the NAME given on the WIND
card associated with this wind load case number. May
not be left blank.
SPEED Basic wind speed at 33 ft (10 m).
BLANK: Default is 0.
EXP Exposure category. Options are as follows:
B Exposure Category B.
C Exposure Category C.
D Exposure Category D.
BLANK: Default is B.
Ce Ce factor from UBC-97 Code tables.
BLANK: Default is 0. AutoPIPE will automatically
determine this factor based on the exposure category
given.
Cp Pressure coefficient from UBC-97 code tables.
BLANK: Default is 0.
PRESS Wind pressure at 30 ft.
BLANK: Default is 0.
I-FAC Importance factor to scale wind speed as specified in
UBC-97 Code tables.
Batch Input Reference

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020
Command Card Reference Page 197 of 197

WPRS - USER: Static Wind Load Profile

image\ebd_134.gif

Description
This card is used to enter data for a static wind load case. This card must be entered after the associated WIND card has been listed. This card must have
the same NAME for the wind load as its associated WIND card. The information required for this card is dependent on the TYPE field data entered. The
above data is for type USER, or user wind profile.

For a user-defined wind load, height and pressure data may continue as shown to give up to ten height/pressure data sets. Although not necessary, it is best
to give height values in ascending order. The pressure value which immediately follows a given height is the pressure at that height. There should be an
equal number of height and pressure values given.

NAME 1-8 character name of wind load case. Note, this name
must be consistent with the name given on the WIND
card associated with this wind load case number. May
not be left blank.
HGT Height of wind pressure region. The first value should
be the height above ground. Subsequent heights should
be from the previous to the following height value. The
last height value will be treated as infinite. A maximum
of ten height values will be accepted.
BLANK: At the first blank height field, data read will
stop.
PRESS Pressure at the given height of the wind region. Last
pressure value is assumed to act from the previous
height to infinity. There should be one pressure value
for every height value given.

file:///C:/Users/thatquang.ton/AppData/Local/Temp/~hh3A6D.htm 1/31/2020