Solvers

MetaPiping comes with its built-in solver based on the finite element program Code_Aster from EDF. It can also connect to previously installed PIPESTRESS program.

1. Code_Aster (piping & structure) 

Code_Aster offers a full range of multiphysical analysis and modeling methods that go well beyond the 
standard functions of a thermomechanical calculation code: from seismic analysis to porous media via 
acoustics, fatigue, stochastic dynamics, etc.

The following features are currently implemented in Code_Aster based solver :

  • complex geometries made of straight pipes, elbows, miter bends, tees, reducers, valves, rigids, expansion joints, flanges, structual elements, socket welded fittings, beams, matrices and springs, lumped masses
  • supports : anchors, translational and rotational restraints, multiple restraints, snubbers, variable and constant spring hangers
  • static loads : dead weight, thermal expansion, anchor movements, nodal forces and moments, distributed forces, wind and snow, static acceleration, cold springing, variable fluid density and stratification
  • load combinations
  • automatic mass point generation
  • modal extraction
  • time history analysis with applied forces and moments
  • floor response spectrum analysis

Supported codes :

  • EN 13480-3 Editions 2017 and 2020 with Table H.3 (bidirectionnal SIFs)
  • RCC-M Class 1 & 2 Editions 2002, 2007, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020
  • ASME Section III Class 1, 2 & 3 Editions 2004 + A06, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
  • ANSI/ASME B31.1 Editions 1998, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 (with B31J SIFs)

2. PIPESTRESS (piping)

ONLY FOR USERS WITH A VALID PIPESTRESS LICENCE

PIPESTRESS is a pipe stress analysis software developed by DST Computer Services.

Supported codes :

  • ASME Section III Classes 1, 2 and 3 (1967 to 2021)
  • ANSI/ASME B31.1 (1972 to 2020)
  • ANSI/ASME B31.3 (1999 to 2018)
  • CODETI (1982 to 2016)
  • RCC-M Classes 1 and 2 (1983 to 2020)
  • RCC-MX (2008)
  • KTA Classes 1 and 2 (1980 to 1992)
  • EDF Piping Code for Composite Materials, Indice D
  • EN 13480-3 Piping Code (2002 to 2017 - A4:2021)
  • ASME HDPE Piping Code (2011 to 2017) includes Code Case N-7555 and Section III Appendix XXVI