1. Element

Element is the base class for all elements (piping and structure).

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Element

Properties

Name	Type	Description
Node1	Node	Start node
Node2	Node	End node
DL	Vector3D	DL.X, DL.Y and DL.Z are the coordinate changes from Node1 to Node2 in the global coordinate system
Material	Material	Material
RoomTemperature	float	Installation temperature. If null, same as the room temperature specified for the model
XDir	Vector3D	Local X’ axis. If (0,0,0), the default local axes are used
Label	string	Label
LayerID	int	Layer number
Diameter	float	Element cross size (for graphics). Same as section outside diameter for Piping elements
Mass	float	Mass. The meaning depends on MassModel
MassModel	MassModel	Mass modeling option

Vector3D comes from the library System.Windows.Media.Media3D

# Python script
from System.Windows.Media.Media3D import Vector3D

element.XDir = Vector3D(1, 0, 0)
element.DL = Vector3D(0, 0, 2)    
...

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2. Piping

Piping is an abstract class that inherits from Element (see § 1). Every Piping object has the properties of Element.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Piping

Properties

Name	Type	Description
Section	PipeSection	Pipe section
LongWeldType	LongWeldType	Longitudinal weld type
LongWeldMismatch	float	Longitudinal weld mismatch
DesignCondition	OperatingCondition	Design condition. If null, same as general design condition of the model
PipingCode	PipingCode	Piping code. If null, same as general piping code of the model
StresOff	bool	True if stress calculation is disabled
ThicknessFactor	float	Thickness factor
OutsideDiameter	float	Outside diameter
InsideDiameter	float	Inside diameter
Thickness	float	Thickness
ContentDiameter	float	Inside diameter for calculation of fluid weight

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3. Pipe

Pipe inherits from Piping. It represents straight pipes.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Pipe

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Pipe",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
NbDivisions	int	Number of subdivisions for analysis
Glue	bool	For composite pipe only

4. Tee

Tee contains data that represent all geometric properties of the connection between the collector and the branch.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Tee

Properties

Name	Type	Description
Node	Node	Where the tee take place
Branch	Pipe	Branch pipe
Run1	Pipe	Collector part 1
Run2	Pipe	Collector part 2
Type	TeeType	Type of tee
Taper	bool	True if variable thickness
Nc	int	Number of flanges attached to the run elements (B31J only)
L1	float	Branch reinforcement length
TN	float	Branch connections and lateral connections CONSTANT thickness
RP	float	Branch outer radius
PD	float	Pad thickness for reinforced fabricated tees
R2	float	Branch-to-run fillet radius
RX	float	Transition radius
RE	float	Pad or saddle outer radius for reinforced fabricated tees
Angle	float	Angle of connection in radian (0 <= angle <= PI/2)

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5. Bend

Bend inherits from Piping. It represents elbows and miter bends.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Bend

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Bend",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
Miter	bool	True if miter bend
DL1	Vector3D	First tangent vector
DL2	Vector3D	Second tangent vector
Node3	Node	Intersection node
Radius	float	Geometrical radius
Angle	float	Angle (in radians)
NbDivisions	int	Number of subdivisions for analysis (elbow) or number of miter cuts (miter bend)
Spacing	float	Miter spacing at center line
NbFlanges	int	Number of attached flanges
UserFlex	float	User-defined flexibility factor

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6. Reducer

Reducer inherits from Piping.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Reducer

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Reducer",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
Section2	PipeSection	Section at end node
Angle	float	Cone angle (in dgrees)
L12	float	Minimum tangent L1, L2 (Class 1 and B31J)
R12	float	Minimum radius r1, r2 (Class 1 and B31J)
FF	float

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7. Valve

Valve inherits from Piping.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Valve

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Valve",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
Type	ValveType	Type of valve
PB	Node	Node at valve midpoint. Null if no midpoint
PC	Node	Node at end of valve stem. Null if no stem
BL	Vector3D	Midpoint to stem offset
IsStemEmpty	bool	True if the stem is empty

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The type ValveType is an enumeration used for graphics. It has the following values:

Value	Description
Valve	Valve is represented depending on PB and PC
ToCenter	Valve end to center
FromCenter	Center to valve end
Stem	Center to stem

8. Flange

Flange inherits from Piping.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Flange

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Flange",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
FDiameter	float	Outside diameter of the flange
FThickness	float	Thickness of the flange

9. Socket

Socket inherits from Piping.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Socket

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Socket",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

No additional properties.

10. Structural

Structural inherits from Piping.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Structural

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Structural",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

No additional properties.

11. Rigid

Rigid inherits from Element.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Rigid

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Rigid",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

No additional properties.

No section.

12. Spring

Spring inherits from Element.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Spring

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Spring",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
ZDir	Vector3D	Local Z’ direction. Only used if spring length is zero
Kx	float	Translation stiffness along X’
Ky	float	Translation stiffness along Y’
Kz	float	Translation stiffness along Z’
Krx	float	Rotation stiffness around X’
Kry	float	Rotation stiffness around Y’
Krz	float	Rotation stiffness around Z’

No section.

13. Matrix

Matrix inherits from Element.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Matrix

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Matrix",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
ZDir	Vector3D	Local Z’ direction
Stiffness	SquareMatrix	Stiffness matrix

SquareMatrix represents a 6x6 symmetrical matrix.

No section.

14. Bellow

Bellow inherits from Piping.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Bellow

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Bellow",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
Type	BellowType	Type of bellow
SA	float	Axial stiffness
SL	float	Lateral stiffness
SB	float	Angular stiffness
ST	float	Torsional stiffness
A	float	Pressure thrust area

The type BellowType is an enumeration with the following values:

Value	Description
Axial	Axial
LateralSingle	Lateral in X’Z’ plane
LateralAll	lateral in all planes
AngularSingle	Angular in X’Z’ plane
AngularAll	Angular in all planes

15. Beam

Beam inherits from Element.

# Python script
from Cwantic.MetaPiping.Core import Beam

// Property in metaL's JSON Elements list
    ...
    "Elements": [
    {
      ...
      "Element": "Beam",
      ...
    }
    ]
    ...  

Properties

Name	Type	Description
Section	BeamSection	Section
E	float	Young modulus, if 0 taken from material
NbDivisions	int	Number of subdivisions
BucklingX	float	Buckling factor in the weak inertia plane, 1 by default
BucklingY	float	Buckling factor in the strong inertia plane, 1 by default
BucklingZ	float	the lateral-torsional buckling factor, 1 by default
LTBmodel	LTBModel	Theoretical model of Lateral Torsional Buckling (Eurocode3 only)
Extremity1	BeamExtremity	Graphical ending of extremity 1 of a beam
Extremity2	BeamExtremity	Graphical ending of extremity 2 of a beam
Extremity1Beam	Beam	Beam used in Extremity1
Extremity2Beam	Beam	Beam used in Extremity2
Offset1	float	Extension of beam at first extremity
Offset2	float	Extension of beam at last extremity
Joint1	Joint	Assembly at first extremity, can be Joint, BoltedJoint or WeldedJoint
Joint2	Joint	Assembly at last extremity, can be Joint, BoltedJoint or WeldedJoint
IsCable	bool	True if the beam works only in traction

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