Piping Design
7.0.0_PLA_design_codes
Piping design has been implemented for the following ASME codes:
- B31.1-2020
- B31.3-2020
- B31.4-2019
Structural Model
7.0.0_PLA_expansion_joints
Expansion joints in pipelines can now be modeled. Types include single, hinge, and gimbal.
7.0.0_PLA_amer_alliance
Distributed soil supports can now be modeled along pipes that follow the recommendations by American Lifelines Alliance.
Loading
7.0.0_PLA_pulsation_loads
Pulsation loads due to reciprocating pumps and compressors can now imported from BOSpulse as a time history load case.
Analysis
7.0.0_PLA_speed_improvements
Speed improvements have been made for nonlinear analyses that involve a large number of load patterns.
Graphics
7.0.0_PLA_time_history_animation
The time to create animations has been significantly decreased.
7.0.0_PLA_display_colors
Model objects can now be displayed by color based on object type, section property, material, pipe property set, pipeline, and group.
Drafting
7.0.0_PLA_rotate
A new command has been added to rotate model objects about any axis.
7.0.0_PLA_valves_component_weights
Valves assigned with concentric and eccentric component weights are now distinguished graphically.
7.0.0_PLA_replicate_&_mirror
Replicate and mirror commands now include the option to select points on the model for determining the offset distance.
Output and Display
7.0.0_PLA_customer_filters_table
Custom filters are now available for non-numeric columns in the display tables.
Drafting
CSiPlant 6.2.0 Drafting Enhancements
Smart drafting improvements now warn for conflicting flange/valve components and unintended support placement.
CSiPlant 6.2.0 Drafting Enhancements 1
Easily select from among multiple objects connected or overlapping at the same location.
CSiPlant 6.2.0 Drafting Enhancements 2
New replicate command speeds pipeline generation.
Output and Display
CSiPlant 6.2.0 Results Display and Output Enhancements 1
See what matters most. Hide internal objects in table displays.
CSiPlant 6.2.0 Results Display and Output Enhancements
Apply custom filters to table displays to quickly view specific results.
Import and Export
CSiPlant 6.2.0 External Import and Export Enhancements
Control the inclusion of support moments while exporting reactions to SAP2000.
Analysis
CSiPlant 6.2.0 Analysis Enhancements
Design cases have been streamlined, significantly reducing overall analysis time.
Modeling
CSiPlant 6.1.0 Structural Model Enhancements
Distributed Supports
Capture the behavior of continuously supported pipes and frames including buried pipelines. Supports can model nonlinear behavior such as softening, gaps and hysteresis.
Drafting
CSiPlant 6.1.0 Drafting Enhancements 2
Replicate and mirror frame and point objects along with their assigned properties and loads.
CSiPlant 6.1.0 Drafting Enhancements
Quickly assign flanges to ends of valves in a single operation.
CSiPlant 6.1.0 Drafting Enhancements 1
Draw objects with offsets measured from the elbow TIP and tee branch point.
Graphics
CSiPlant 6.1.0 Graphics Enhancements
Display Dimensions Graphically
Measure angles, lengths and areas directly in your model.
Design
CSiPlant 6.0.0 Design Enhancements 1
Design results can now be graphically viewed including the display of DCR values
CSiPlant 6.0.0 Design Enhancements
The 2018 version of the following design codes have been added: ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, and ASME B31.8
Output and Display
CSiPlant 6.0.0 Results Display and Output Enhancements
When viewing deformed shape, the option to see the undeformed wire frame is now available
Drafting
CSiPlant 6.0.0 Drafting Enhancements
Previous selections in drafting menus are now preserved for faster modeling
User Interface
CSiPlant 6.0.0 User Interface Enhancements
Simplified options when displaying results to exclude intermediate load cases not directly used for design
CSiPlant 6.0.0 User Interface Enhancements 1
Results of intermediate load cases are now available through Show Intermediate Result options
CSiPlant 6.0.0 User Interface Enhancements 2
Table Output display enhanced to include ability to filter and show/hide
Analysis
CSiPlant 6.0.0 Analysis Enhancements
Calculation of friction forces has been enhanced for Line Stop, Vertical Stop, and Guide supports to include friction along the resultant direction of motion rather than separately in two orthogonal directions
Analysis
CSiPlant 5.2.0 Enhancements Analysis
Added ability to apply external pressure
CSiPlant 5.2.0 Enhancements Analysis 1
New pressure application types, such as Linear, Spatial, Z Gradient
Design
CSiPlant 5.2.0 Enhancements Design
Added B31.8 2016 Design Codes with Collapse Check per API 1111
CSiPlant 5.2.0 Enhancements Design 1
Bulk Assignment of Design Properties
CSiPlant 5.2.0 Enhancements Design 2
Custom Elbow/Flex factors for elbows
Import and Export
CSiPlant 5.2.0 Enhancements SAP2000 Compatibility
Import structural models and export support reactions between SAP2000 v22 and CSiPlant.
Loading
CSiPlant 5.1.1|5.1.2 Enhancements Loading
Load combinations can now produce step-by-step results in addition to envelope max/min values. Design can be performed step-by-step for these load combinations.
Output and Display
CSiPlant 5.1.1|5.1.2 Enhancements Graphics
Enhanced snapping capabilities when drawing pipes and frames
Modeling
CSiPlant 5.1.1|5.1.2 Enhancements Modeling
Material libraries expanded
Output and Display
CSiPlant 5.1.0 Enhancements Graphics
Valve operator graphics have been added
CSiPlant 5.1.0 Enhancements Results Display & Output
Ability to limit display of reactions for particular DOFs
CSiPlant 5.1.0 Enhancements Results Display & Output 1
Joint displacements can be shown with a right click on any joint in the deformed shape model
CSiPlant 5.1.0 Enhancements User Interface
Reverse the flow direction of any pipeline
CSiPlant 5.1.0 Enhancements User Interface 1
Pipe and frame loads can be displayed independently of each other
Import and Export
CSiPlant 5.1.0 Enhancements External Import/Export
SAP2000 imported mass sources can be edited to include pipe properties such as insulation, lining, cladding and pipe content.
Design
CSiPlant 5.1.0 Enhancements Design
Flange leakage checks are incorporated into the design of piping
