MetaPiping 2024 (Current release)

Launch date

• March 2024

Main features

New application MetaStructure :

- Advanced structural/pipe supports/assemblies/anchor plates calculation - fully integrated to MetaPiping
- Beam section database
- Fastener and bolt database
- New study type (structure)
- Linked studies between piping and supports
- Beam analysis according to ASME III NF, RCC-M, EN 13480-3 and EN 1993-1-1
- Bolted joint analysis according to ASME III NF, RCC-M, EN 13480-3 and EN 1993-1-1
- Weld analysis according to ASME III NF, RCC-M, EN 13480-3 or EN 1993-1-1.
  + The geometry of the weld beads is automatically determined according to the cross-section and angle between the assembled sections.
  + Multiple weld bead configurations.
  + Verification of weld stresses.
  + The forces transmitted in the welds are recalculated if the connection is not right-angled.
  + Verification of the LAMELLAR TEARING in the base metal.
- Anchor plate analysis according to EN 1992-4 Edition 2018
  + Lescouarc'h method for calculating forces in fasteners (rigid plate)
  + All regular configurations supported + possibility of modifying fastener positions to avoid concrete reinforcing bars
  + No limit to the number of fasteners
  + Concept of drilling tolerance
  + Notion of virtual concrete edge to avoid interference between fastener influence zones
  + Complete definition of concrete
  + Free orientation of the anchor plate
  + Consideration of profile eccentricity on the plate
  + Consideration of assembly with spacing and grouting
  + Consideration of configurations with spade to take up shear forces
  + Realistic visualization of anchoring
- Parametric structure by python script
- Import database from BeamStress (materials, sections, fasteners)
- Import *.bst files

Non-linear static analysis :

- Soil definition (buried piping properties)
- Non-linear restraint

Secondary features

Explorer :

- Import/export of project

Design :

- Properties on elements : mounting temperature, design conditions, calculation code
- Move nodes tool
- Change length of element tool
- Cut bend in N elements

Review :

- Improvement of measuring tool

Database :

- Drag&Drop capabilities in hierarchy trees