MetaPiping/MetaStructure 2024.1

Launch date

  • October 2024

Main features

New codes/features in ASTER solver :

  • ASME III Appendix XXVI (High Density Polyethylene Piping)
  • EDF Composite Piping (E.N.S.IN/91-025 indice D and E)
  • Mixed-class and mixed-material piping

Databases :

  • Rating database for post-processing purpose

Piping study :

  • New post-processing brick for flange check according to ASME III Appendix XI, RCC-M Appendix Z and EN 13480-3 Appendix D
  • New post-processing brick for support load combinations

Load :

  • Time-history file generator
  • Evaluation of cut-off frequency for time-history files

Reporting :

  • Template and table (*.docx) definition in the settings
  • Report generator with programmable pictures

Finite element analysis :

  • Detailed analysis of flexible anchor plates (MetaStructure) by means of plate and shell finite elements for various stiffener arrangements, taking into account non-linear plate/concrete contact and material plasticity.
  • Report generation

Secondary features

Explorer :

  • Rename folder and project

Study :

  • Import *.MetaL file (via file brick)

Design :

  • Absolute coordinate of point
  • Show/hide origin symbol and concrete
  • Merge of bends
  • Bend creation between 2 nodes
  • New property “Section” that enable user to change the section of multiple piping elements
  • Label on restraints and elements
  • Selection based on node name or element label

Miscellaneous :

  • Insert capabilities in some database’s tables
  • Graduated 3D wheel with 1° of precision
  • New anchor representation if at least one spring constant released (disk instead of box)