CAESAR II
User's Guide
Version 2014 (7.0)
April 2014
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Contents
What's New in CAESAR II ... 19
Introduction ... 23
About the CAESAR II Documentation ... 24
Software Support/User Assistance ... 24
Software Revision Procedures ... 25
Updates and License Types ... 27
Getting Started ... 29
Starting CAESAR II ... 29
Understanding Jobs ... 30
Basic Operation... 30
Create a new job ... 30
Piping Input generation... 31
Model Error Checking ... 34
Building Load Cases ... 35
Run a static analysis ... 36
Static Output Review ... 36
Main Menu ... 37 File Menu ... 37 Input Menu ... 40 Analysis Menu ... 40 Output Menu ... 41 Language Menu ... 41 Tools Menu ... 42 Diagnostics Menu ... 42 ESL Menu ... 43 View Menu ... 43 Help Menu ... 43
Configuration and Environment ... 45
CAESAR II Configuration File Generation ... 45
Computational Control ... 47
Convergence Tolerances ... 47
Input Spreadsheet Defaults ... 49
Miscellaneous ... 51 Database Definitions ... 53 Databases ... 54 ODBC Settings ... 58 FRP Pipe Properties ... 59 Material Properties ... 60 Settings ... 62 Geometry Directives ... 63 Bends... 63 Input Items ... 65
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Graphic Settings... 66 Advanced Options ... 67 Background Colors ... 68 Component Colors ... 69 Marker Options ... 71 Miscellaneous Options ... 71 Output Colors ... 75 Text Options ... 76 Visual Options ... 77 Miscellaneous Options ... 80 Input Items ... 80 Output Items ... 82System Level Items ... 83
SIFs and Stresses ... 85
Advanced Settings ... 85 Code-Specific Settings ... 86 General Settings ... 89 Legacy Settings ... 95 Set/Change Password ... 96 New Password ... 96
Access Protected Data ... 97
Change Password ... 97
Remove Password ... 97
Piping Input Reference ... 99
Classic Piping Input Dialog Box ... 100
Navigating the Classic Piping Input Dialog Box using the Function Keys ... 101
Help Screens and Units ... 101
Node Numbers ... 101 Deltas... 103 Pipe Sizes ... 106 Operating Conditions ... 109 Component Information ... 113 Boundary Conditions ... 148 Loading Conditions ... 185 Materials ... 191
Material Elastic Properties ... 217
Densities ... 219 Line Number ... 223 Available Commands ... 223 File Menu ... 224 Edit Menu ... 229 Model Menu ... 236 Environment Menu ... 281 Global Menu ... 323 Options Menu ... 329 View Menu ... 334 Tools Menu ... 352
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3D Modeler ... 361
3D Graphics Configuration ... 364
Changing the Model Display ... 366
Manipulating the Toolbar ... 367
Highlighting Graphics ... 367
Updating Properties from the 3D Model ... 370
Displaying Displacements, Forces, Uniform Loads, and Wind/Wave Loads ... 370
Performing Block Operations ... 372
Limiting the Display ... 373
Saving an Image for Later Presentation ... 374
Walking Through the Model ... 376
Moving Elements ... 376 S3D/SPR Model View ... 379 Load S3D/SPR Model ... 379 Show/Hide S3D/SPR Model ... 383 Dim S3D/SPR Model ... 384 S3D/SPR Visibility Options ... 384
Structural Steel Modeler ... 387
Overview ... 387
Structural Steel Graphics ... 392
Sample Input ... 393
Structural Steel Example #1 ... 393
Structural Steel Example #2 ... 403
Structural Steel Example #3 ... 412
The Structural Modeler Window ... 419
Model Setup using the Structural Steel Wizard ... 420
Insert Menu ... 422
Before Current Element ... 422
After the Current Element ... 422
At End of Model ... 422 Commands Menu ... 422 Node ... 422 NFill... 423 NGen ... 424 Fix ... 426 Elem... 429 EFill ... 430 EGen... 432 EDim ... 436 Angle... 438 Unif ... 439 Orient ... 441 Load ... 443 Wind Loads ... 444 GLoads ... 446 MatId ... 446 SecId... 448
Free End Connections - FREE ... 450
Beams... 452
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Columns ... 457 Default ... 460 Comment ... 460 Vertical ... 461 Unit ... 462 List Options ... 462 Structural Databases ... 463 AISC 1977 Database ... 463 AISC 1989 Database ... 470 Australian 1990 Database ... 476 German 1991 Database ... 477South African 1992 Database ... 480
Korean 1990 Database... 480
UK 1993 Database ... 482
Buried Pipe Modeler ... 483
Buried Pipe Modeler Window ... 485
From Node ... 486
To Node ... 486
Soil Model No. ... 487
From/To End Mesh ... 487
User-Defined Lateral "K" ... 488
Ultimate Lateral Load ... 488
User-Defined Axial Stif ... 488
Ultimate Axial Load ... 489
User-Defined Upward Stif ... 489
Ultimate Upward Load ... 489
User-Defined Downward Stif ... 489
Ultimate Downward Load ... 490
Soil Models ... 490
CAESAR II Basic Model ... 491
American Lifelines Alliance Soil Model ... 492
Basic Soil Modeler Dialog Box ... 496
Model an underground piping system ... 503
Buried Pipe Example ... 504
Static Analysis ... 511
Static Analysis Overview ... 511
Error Checking ... 511
Static Load Case Editor ... 513
Building Static Load Cases ... 514
Providing Wind Data ... 524
Providing Wave Data ... 525
Execution of Static Analysis ... 526
Definition of a Load Case ... 528
Controlling Results ... 532
Static Analysis Dialog Box ... 533
Load Case Editor Tab (Static Analysis Dialog Box) ... 533
Load Case Options Tab (Static Analysis Dialog Box) ... 537
Wind Loads Tab (Static Analysis Dialog Box) ... 543
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Static Output Processor ... 563
Work with Reports ... 564
Filter Reports ... 565
Print or Save Reports to File Notes ... 566
Report Options ... 567
Displacements ... 568
Restraints ... 569
Restraint Report - In Local Element Coordinates ... 570
Restraint Summary ... 572
Nozzle Check Report ... 573
Flange Reports ... 573
Global Element Forces ... 575
Local Element Forces ... 575
Stresses ... 576
Stress Summary ... 577
Code Compliance Report ... 578
Cumulative Usage Report ... 579
General Computed Results ... 579
Load Case Report ... 580
Hanger Table with Text ... 581
Input Echo ... 582
Miscellaneous Data ... 583
Warnings ... 584
Output Viewer Wizard ... 585
Report Template Editor ... 586
Available Commands ... 588
View Menu ... 589
Options Menu ... 594
Plot Options Menu ... 601
Plot View Menu ... 607
Event Viewer Dialog Box ... 608
Dynamic Analysis ... 609
Dynamic Loads in Piping Systems... 609
Random ... 611
Harmonic ... 611
Impulse ... 613
Model Modifications for Dynamic Analysis ... 615
Dynamic Analysis Workflow ... 616
The Dynamic Analysis Window ... 617
Modal Analysis ... 618
Harmonic Analysis ... 619
Earthquake Response Spectrum Analysis ... 619
Relief Loads and Water Hammer/Slug Flow Spectra Analysis ... 619
Time History Analysis ... 620
Excitation Frequencies Tab ... 620
Starting Frequency ... 621
Ending Frequency ... 621
Increment ... 621
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Harmonic Forces Tab ... 622
Force... 624 Direction ... 624 Phase... 624 Start Node ... 624 Stop Node ... 625 Increment ... 625
Harmonic Displacements Tab ... 626
Displacement ... 627 Direction ... 627 Phase... 627 Start Node ... 628 Stop Node ... 628 Increment ... 628
Spectrum/Time History Definitions Tab ... 629
Name ... 630 Range Type ... 631 Ordinate Type ... 632 Range Interpol ... 632 Ordinate Interpol ... 632 Examples ... 632
Spectrum/Time History Load Cases Tab ... 634
Spectrum/Time History Profile ... 636
Factor... 636 Dir. ... 636 Start Node ... 637 Stop Node ... 638 Increment ... 638 Anchor Movement ... 638 Force Set # ... 638
Force Sets Tab ... 639
Examples ... 644
Static/Dynamic Combinations Tab ... 649
Load Case ... 650
Factor... 650
Examples ... 650
Lumped Masses Tab ... 654
Mass ... 654 Direction ... 654 Start Node ... 655 Stop Node ... 655 Increments ... 655 Snubbers Tab... 656 Stiffness ... 656 Direction ... 656 Node ... 656 CNode... 656
Control Parameters Tab ... 658
Analysis Type (Harmonic/Spectrum/Modes/Range/TimeHist) ... 659
Static Load Case for Nonlinear Restraint Status ... 670
Max. No. of Eigenvalues Calculated ... 671
Frequency Cutoff (HZ) ... 673
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Load Duration (DSRSS) (sec) ... 675
Damping (DSRSS) (ratio of critical) ... 675
ZPA (Reg. Guide 1.60/UBC - g's) <or> # Time History Output Cases... 676
Re-use Last Eigensolution (Frequencies and Mode Shapes) ... 679
Spatial or Modal Combination First ... 679
Spatial Combination Method (SRSS/ABS) ... 680
Modal Combination Method (Group/10%/DSRSS/ABS/SRSS) ... 680
Include Pseudostatic (Anchor Movement) Components (Y/N) ... 683
Include Missing Mass Components ... 684
Pseudostatic (Anchor Movement) Comb. Method (SRSS/ABS) ... 686
Missing Mass Combination Method (SRSS/ABS) ... 686
Directional Combination Method (SRSS/ABS) ... 686
Mass Model (LUMPED/CONSISTENT) ... 687
Sturm Sequence Check on Computed Eigenvalues ... 687
Advanced Tab ... 688
Estimated Number of Significant Figures in Eigenvalues ... 688
Jacobi Sweep Tolerance ... 689
Decomposition Singularity Tolerance ... 689
Subspace Size (0-Not Used) ... 689
No. to Converge Before Shift Allowed (0 - Not Used) ... 690
No. of Iterations Per Shift (0 - Pgm computed) ... 690
% of Iterations Per Shift Before Orthogonalization ... 691
Force Orthogonalization After Convergence (Y/N) ... 691
Use Out-of-Core Eigensolver (Y/N) ... 691
Frequency Array Spaces ... 691
Directive Builder ... 692
Enter/Edit Spectrum Data ... 693
Range ... 693 Ordinate ... 694 DLF/Spectrum Generator ... 694 Spectrum Name ... 694 Spectrum Type ... 695 Generate Spectrum ... 703
Relief Load Synthesis ... 704
Relief Load Synthesis for Gases Greater Than 15 psig ... 704
Relief Load Synthesis for Liquids ... 707
Example Output - Gas Relief Load Synthesis ... 710
Example Output - Liquid Relief Load Synthesis ... 714
Analysis Results ... 716
Modal ... 717
Harmonic ... 718
Spectrum ... 718
Time History ... 719
Dynamic Output Processing ... 721
Dynamic Output Window ... 721
Open a Job ... 723
Enter a Report Title ... 723
View Load Cases ... 724
Send Reports to Microsoft Word ... 724
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Dynamic Output Animation Window ... 736
Save Animation to File... 737
Animation of Static Results -Displacements... 737
Animation of Dynamic Results –Modal/Spectrum ... 738
Animation of Dynamic Results – Harmonic ... 738
Animation of Dynamic Results – Time History ... 738
Relief Load Synthesis Results ... 739
Generate Stress Isometrics Overview ... 741
Add input feature information ... 742
Add output feature information ... 744
Add custom annotations for nodal features ... 745
Add custom annotations for elemental features ... 747
Set Project Information ... 749
Configure annotation preferences... 750
Configure isometric drawing split points ... 752
Create a drawing using the default style ... 754
Create a drawing using an existing style ... 755
Create a drawing using a new style ... 756
Create and save an annotation template ... 758
Apply a Template ... 758
Stress Isometric Tutorials ... 759
Tutorial A - Creating a stress isometric drawing using the default drawing style ... 759
Tutorial B - Adding annotations for Input and Output features ... 762
Tutorial C - Adding custom annotations and configure annotations preferences ... 764
Tutorial D - Creating and applying a stress iso template ... 768
Equipment Component and Compliance ... 771
Intersection Stress Intensification Factors ... 772
Intersection Type ... 775
Piping Code ID ... 775
Header Pipe Outside Diameter ... 776
Header Pipe Wall Thickness ... 776
Branch Pipe Outside Diameter ... 776
Branch Pipe Wall Thickness ... 777
Branch Largest Diameter at Intersection ... 777
Pad Thickness ... 777
Intersection Crotch Radius ... 777
Intersection Crotch Thickness ... 778
Extrusion Crotch Radius ... 778
Weld Type ... 778
Ferritic Material ... 778
Design Temperature ... 778
Bend Stress Intensification Factors ... 778
Bend Tab ... 780
Trunnion Tab ... 784
WRC 107/297 Vessel/Nozzle Stresses ... 786
WRC Bulletin 107(537) ... 788
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Flange Leakage/Stress Calculations ... 791
Flange Tab ... 793
Bolts and Gasket Tab ... 797
Material Data Tab ... 805
Loads Tab ... 808
Flange Rating ... 809
Pipeline Remaining Strength Calculations (B31G) ... 811
Data Tab ... 814
Measurements Tab ... 815
Expansion Joint Rating ... 816
Geometry ... 820
Displacements and Rotations ... 821
Allowables ... 821
Structural Steel Checks - AISC ... 821
Global Input ... 824
Local Member Data Tab ... 826
NEMA SM23 (Steam Turbines) ... 829
NEMA Turbine Example ... 831
NEMA Input Data Tab ... 834
API 610 (Centrifugal Pumps) ... 837
Input Data Tab ... 843
Suction Nozzle Tab ... 846
Discharge Nozzle Tab ... 847
API 617 (Centrifugal Compressors) ... 849
API 617 Input Tab ... 850
Suction Nozzle Tab ... 852
Discharge Nozzle Tab ... 853
Extraction Nozzle #1 Tab ... 855
Extraction Nozzle #2 Tab ... 856
API 661 (Air Cooled Heat Exchangers) ... 858
Input Data Tab ... 861
Inlet Nozzle Tab ... 862
Outlet Nozzle Tab ... 863
Heat Exchange Institute ... 864
HEI Nozzle ... 866
API 560 (Fired Heaters for General Refinery Services)... 867
API 560 Input Data Tab ... 869
Technical Discussions ... 871
Rigid Element Application ... 871
Rigid Weight ... 871
Fluid Weight in Rigid Elements ... 872
Insulation Weight on Rigid Elements ... 872
In-Line Flange Evaluation ... 873
Kellogg Equivalent Pressure Method ... 873
ASME NC-3658.3 Calculation Method for B16.5 Flanged Joints with High Strength Bolting ... 873
Cold Spring ... 874
Expansion Joints ... 876
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Hanger Sizing Algorithm ... 878
Spring Design Requirements ... 879
Restrained Weight Case... 879
Pre-Selection Load Case 2 – Setting Hanger Deflection through the Operating Case ... 880
Post-Selection Load Case (Optional) – Setting the Actual Installed (Cold) Load ... 880
Create Spring Load Cases ... 881
Constant Effort Support ... 882
Including the Spring Hanger Stiffness in the Design Algorithm... 882
Other Notes on Hanger Sizing ... 882
Class 1 Branch Flexibilities ... 883
Modeling Friction Effects ... 885
Nonlinear Code Compliance ... 886
Sustained Stresses and Nonlinear Restraints ... 887
Notes on Occasional Load Cases ... 889
Static Seismic Inertial Loads ... 890
Wind Loads ... 891
Elevation ... 893
Hydrodynamic (Wave and Current) Loading ... 893
Ocean Wave Particulars ... 894
Applicable Wave Theory Determination ... 895
Pseudo-Static Hydrodynamic Loading ... 896
Airy Wave Theory Implementation ... 897
STOKES 5th Order Wave Theory Implementation ... 897
Stream Function Wave Theory Implementation ... 898
Ocean Currents ... 898
Technical Notes on CAESAR II Hydrodynamic Loading ... 898
Input: Specifying Hydrodynamic Parameters in CAESAR II ... 901
Current Data ... 903
Wave Data ... 903
Seawater Data ... 904
Piping Element Data ... 905
References ... 905
Evaluating Vessel Stresses ... 906
ASME Section VIII Division 2-Elastic Nozzle Comprehensive Analysis (pre-2007) ... 906
Elastic Analyses of Shells near Nozzles Using WRC 107 ... 908
Description of Alternate Simplified ASME Section VIII Division 2 Elastic Nozzle Analysis pre-2007 ... 909
ASME Section VIII Division 2-Elastic Nozzle Simplified Analysis pre-2007 ... 910
Inclusion of Missing Mass Correction ... 910
Maximum Stress Versus Extracted Loads ... 915
Fatigue Analysis Using CAESAR II... 916
Fatigue Basics ... 916
Fatigue Analysis of Piping Systems ... 917
Static Analysis Fatigue Example ... 918
Fatigue Capabilities in Dynamic Analysis ... 925
Creating the .FAT Files... 926
Calculation of Fatigue Stresses ... 927
Pipe Stress Analysis of FRP Piping ... 929
Underlying Theory ... 929
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Code Compliance Considerations ... 951
General Comments on Configuration Settings' Effect on Piping Code Calculations ... 951
Code-Specific Notes ... 956
Local Coordinates ... 991
Other Global Coordinate Systems ... 993
The Right Hand Rule ... 993
Pipe Stress Analysis Coordinate Systems ... 995
Defining a Model ... 998
Using Local Coordinates ... 1000
CAESAR II Local Coordinate Definitions... 1000
Applications Using Global and Local Coordinates ... 1003
Restraint Data in Local Element Coordinates ... 1009
Transforming from Global to Local ... 1009
Frequently Asked Questions ... 1010
Miscellaneous Processors ... 1013
Accounting ... 1013
Accounting System Activation ... 1015
Batch Stream Processing ... 1018
Define Jobs to Run ... 1018
Analyze Specified Jobs ... 1018
CAESAR II Fatal Error Processing ... 1018
Units File Operations ... 1019
Create/Review Units ... 1020
Change Model Units ... 1022
Material Database ... 1023
Material Number ... 1024
Material Name ... 1025
Applicable Piping Code ... 1025
Material Density ... 1025
Minimum Temperature Curve (A-D) ... 1025
Eff, Cf, z ... 1026
Cold Elastic Modulus ... 1026
Poisson's Ratio ... 1026 FAC... 1026 Laminate Type ... 1027 Eh / Ea ... 1027 Temperature ... 1027 Exp. Coeff. ... 1027 Allowable Stress ... 1028 Elastic Modulus ... 1028 Yield Stress ... 1028
Ult Tensile Stress ... 1028
Weld Strength Reduction Factor (W) ... 1028
Add a new material to the database ... 1029
Delete a material from the database ... 1030
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External Interfaces ... 1033
CAESAR II Neutral File ... 1034
Version and Job Title Information ... 1035
Control Information ... 1035
Basic Element Data ... 1036
Auxiliary Element Data ... 1038
Miscellaneous Data Group #1 ... 1047
Units Conversion Data... 1051
Nodal Coordinate Data ... 1052
CAESAR II Data Matrix ... 1052
Data Export Wizard ... 1053
CAESAR II Input and Output Files Dialog Box ... 1055
CAESAR II Input Export Options Dialog Box ... 1057
CAESAR II Output Report Options Dialog Box ... 1079
AFT IMPULSE ... 1088
How to Use the AFT IMPULSE Interface ... 1088
PIPENET ... 1089
Technical Discussion of the PIPENET Interface ... 1089
How to Use the CAESAR II / PIPENET Interface ... 1089
LIQT ... 1090
Technical Discussion of LIQT Interface ... 1090
How to Use the LIQT Interface ... 1091
Example 1 ... 1092
Example 2 ... 1094
Pipeplus ... 1096
How to Use the Pipeplus Interface ... 1096
FlowMaster ... 1100
How to Use The Flowmaster Interface ... 1101
Intergraph CADWorx Plant ... 1101
Intergraph Smart 3D PCF ... 1102
Intergraph PDS ... 1102
File Name ... 1103
Browse ... 1103
Minimum Anchor Node ... 1103
Maximum Anchor Node ... 1103
Start Node ... 1103
Increment ... 1103
Filter Out Elements Whose Diameter is Less Than ... 1104
Remove HA Elements ... 1104
Force Consistent Bend Materials ... 1104
Include Additional Bend Nodes ... 1104
Enable Advanced Element Sort ... 1104
Model TEES as 3 Elements ... 1104
Model Rotation ... 1104
Neutral File Weight Units ... 1105
Neutral File Insulation Units ... 1105
Data Modification and Details ... 1105
Example Neutral File from PDS ... 1106
Intergraph Data After Element Sort ... 1113
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Intergraph Data After Valve Modifications ... 1115
Intergraph Data After Bend Modifications ... 1118
CADPIPE ... 1124
CADPIPE Example Transfer ... 1127
General Notes ... 1130
Error Code Statements ... 1131
CADPIPE LOG File Discussion ... 1131
Section 1 - Entity Information ... 1132
Section 2-Segment Information ... 1133
Section 3-Final CAESAR II Data ... 1134
Checking the CADPIPE/CAESAR II Data Transfer ... 1135
Import PCF ... 1136
PCF Interface Custom Attributes ... 1136
How to Use the PCF Interface ... 1151
Data Export to ODBC Compliant Databases ... 1159
DSN Setup ... 1159
Controlling the Data Export ... 1162
File Sets ... 1163
CAESAR II File Guide ... 1163
Required Program Files ... 1164
Required Error Data Files ... 1166
Required Data Sets ... 1166
Required Printer/Listing Files ... 1170
Dynamics Files ... 1172
Auxiliary Sets ... 1173
Structural Data Files ... 1174
Example Files ... 1174
External Interface Files ... 1176
CAESAR II Operational (Job) Data ... 1177
Update History ... 1181
CAESAR II Initial Capabilities (12/84) ... 1182
CAESAR II Version 1.1S Features (2/86) ... 1182
CAESAR II Version 2.0A Features (10/86) ... 1183
CAESAR II Version 2.1C Features (6/87) ... 1184
CAESAR II Version 2.2B Features (9/88) ... 1184
CAESAR II Version 3.0 Features (4/90) ... 1185
CAESAR II Version 3.1 Features (11/90) ... 1186
CAESAR II Version 3.15 Features (9/91) ... 1186
Flange Leakage and Stress Calculations ... 1187
WRC 297 Local Stress Calculations ... 1187
Stress Intensification Factor Scratchpad ... 1187
Miscellaneous ... 1187
CAESAR II Version 3.16 Features (12/91) ... 1188
CAESAR II Version 3.17 Features (3/92) ... 1188
CAESAR II Version 3.18 Features (9/92) ... 1189
CAESAR II Version 3.19 Features (3/93) ... 1190
CAESAR II Version 3.20 Features (10/93) ... 1191
CAESAR II Version 3.21 Changes and Enhancements (7/94) ... 1192
CAESAR II Version 3.22 Changes & Enhancements (4/95) ... 1194
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CAESAR II Version 3.24 Changes & Enhancements (3/97) ... 1196
CAESAR II Version 4.00 Changes and Enhancements (1/98) ... 1198
CAESAR II Version 4.10 Changes and Enhancements (1/99) ... 1198
CAESAR II Version 4.20 Changes and Enhancements (2/00) ... 1199
CAESAR II Version 4.30 Changes and Enhancements (3/01) ... 1199
CAESAR II Version 4.40 Changes and Enhancements (5/02) ... 1200
CAESAR II Version 4.50 Changes and Enhancements (11/03) ... 1201
CAESAR II Version 5.00 Changes and Enhancements (11/05) ... 1202
CAESAR II Version 5.10 Changes and Enhancements ( 9/07) ... 1202
CAESAR II Version 5.20 Changes and Enhancements (4/09) ... 1203
CAESAR II Version 5.30 Changes and Enhancements (11/10) ... 1204
CAESAR II Version 5.31 Changes and Enhancements (5/12) ... 1205
CAESAR II Version 6.10 Changes and Enhancements (6/10) ... 1207
Index ... 1209
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The latest CAESAR II release delivers a number of significant new and extended capabilities in response to current market requirements, as well as direct feedback from the growing
CAESAR II user community. The following changes have been made to CAESAR II:
CAESAR II 2014, Version 7.00
Piping Code and Material Database Updates
Updated to support the 2012 Edition of the ASME B31.1 code. This work included material property updates.
Updated to support the 2012 Edition of the ASME B31.3 code. This work included a new equation for calculating expansion stress cases with new SIF and index values.
Updated to support the 2012 Edition of the ASME B31.8 code.
Updated the ASME B31.8 code interpretation to use either of the two combined biaxial stress equations for restrained pipe, as referred to in Paragraph 833.4, instead of using the maximum of the two. You can specify this using the Yield Stress Criterion configuration setting in the SIFs and Stresses section of the Configuration Editor.
Updated to support the 2013 Edition of the ASME B31.5 code.
Updated to support the 2012 Edition of the EN 13480 code. This work included addressing bend pressure stiffening and changes to the longitudinal pressure stress equation, among other revisions.
Updated the Material database, as required for piping code updates.
Updated the flange rating for in-line flange checks per EN 1092-1:2013 and ANSI B16.5 2009.
Added support for ANSI 16.5 2009 metric flange ratings.
Added fatigue curves as indicated in the 2013 Edition of ASME Section VIII, Div. 2. Extended the content for the ASME B31.3 code update and B163 to 1400F.
Modeling and User Interface
Enabled quick global property changes (such as for temperature and pressure) from the
Legend dialog box in the 3D model.
Enhanced the Distance command to measure between two points in the 3D model without requiring the input of node numbers.
Added a new Global menu in piping input, which includes the Block commands. These commands are also accessible through the Block Operations toolbar and the right-click context menu from the List>Elements dialog box.
Enhanced the Structural Steel Wizard to display units for various input fields, added more tool bar icons, and enhanced input grid usability.
Addressed graphics issues.
Completed minor usability enhancements based on customer feedback.
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Static and Dynamic Analysis
Revised the Static Analysis (Load Case Editor) to automatically recommend Expansion (EXP) stress range load cases for better coverage of multiple operating conditions. Provided an option for users to select the allowable corresponding to temperature for that
particular Occasional (OCC) load case for B31.3 jobs.
Added support for in-line flange check evaluations for MAX and ABS load case combinations.
Interoperability
Added the ability to import multiple supports at the same location from the Import PCF or
Intergraph Smart 3D PCF interfaces.
Enhanced the hanger table for support design with LISEGA's LICAD software in the Data
Export Wizard (Export to MS Access).
Post-Processing
Added output filters for flanges so that you can identify the most overstressed flanges. Updated to show the actual Stress Indices (I) that are used for sustained and occasional
static load cases for ASME B31.3 code.
Updated the Generate Stress Isometrics (CAESAR II Isogen module) with I-Configure
2014 (5.0).
Documentation/Help
Updated the Quick Reference Guide with dates and information for all piping code updates made in CAESAR II 2014.
Updated the F1 help in the Static Output Processor.
Technical Changes
The following technical changes were made for this release, which may affect the numeric results:
Added a new equation for calculating expansion stress cases with new SIF and index values to support the 2012 Edition of the ASME B31.3 code.
Addressed bend pressure stiffening and changed the longitudinal pressure stress equation, among other revisions to support the 2012 Edition of the EN 13480 code.
Updated the minimum wall thickness equation for ASME B31.8 Chapter VIII to consider the longitudinal joint efficiency (using the Eff input box).
Updated the ASME B31.8 code interpretation to use either of the two combined biaxial stress equations for restrained pipe, as referred to in Paragraph 833.4, instead of using the maximum of the two. You can specify this using the Yield Stress Criterion configuration setting in the SIFs and Stresses section of the Configuration Editor.
Revised the calculations for SIFs in non-corroded conditions when the CODETI piping code is selected, based on clarification from French Code Committee.
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Revised the Static Analysis (Load Case Editor) to automatically recommend Expansion (EXP) stress range load cases for better coverage of multiple operating conditions. Provided an option for users to select the allowable corresponding to temperature for that
particular Occasional (OCC) load case for B31.3 jobs.
Added support for in-line flange check evaluations for MAX and ABS load case combinations.
Resolved an issue in Structural Input where the software did not process UNIF values as gravitational multipliers (G loads) after you added the GLOAD command into the input stream. The software uses the gravitational multiplier (G load) value for all UNIF values when you add the GLOAD command into the input stream.
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CAESAR II® is a PC-based pipe stress analysis software package that is developed, marketed and sold by Intergraph CAS. This software is an engineering tool used in the mechanical design and analysis of piping systems. Use CAESAR II to create a model of the piping system
represented by simple 3D beam elements and to define the loading conditions imposed on the system.
With this input, CAESAR II produces results in the form of displacements, loads, and stresses throughout the system. Additionally, CAESAR II compares these results to limits specified by recognized codes and standards.
What are the Applications of CAESAR II
CAESAR II is most often used for the mechanical design of new piping systems. Loads,
displacements, and stresses can be estimated through analysis of the piping model in CAESAR II. CAESAR II incorporates many of the limitations placed on these systems and their attached equipment. These limits are typically specified by engineering bodies (such as the ASME B31 committees, ASME Section VIII, and the Welding Research Council) or by manufacturers of piping-related equipment (API, NEMA, or EJMA).
Hot piping systems present a unique problem to the mechanical engineer. These irregular structures experience great thermal strain that must be absorbed by the piping, supports, and attached equipment. These structures must be stiff enough to support their own weight but flexible enough to accept thermal growth.
CAESAR II is not limited to thermal analysis of piping systems. CAESAR II also has the capability of modeling and analyzing the full range of static and dynamic loads which can be imposed on the system. Because of this, CAESAR II is not only a tool for new design. It is also valuable in troubleshooting or redesigning existing systems. You can determine the cause of failure or evaluate the severity of unanticipated operating conditions such as fluid to piping interaction or mechanical vibration caused by rotating equipment.
Why is CAESAR II from other Pipe Stress Software
Our staff of experienced pipe stress engineers are involved in day-to-day software development, program support, and training. This approach has produced software that most closely fits the requirements of today’s pipe stress industry. Data entry is simple and straight-forward through dialog boxes. CAESAR II provides the widest range of modeling and analysis capabilities without becoming too complicated for simple system analysis. You can tailor your CAESAR II installation through default settings and customized databases. Comprehensive input graphics confirm the model construction before the analysis is made. The software's interactive output processor presents results on the monitor for quick review or sends complete reports to a file or printer. CAESAR II uses standard analysis guidelines and provides the latest recognized opinions for these analyses.
CAESAR II also offers seamless interaction with Intergraph® CADWorx® Plant, which is an AutoCAD®-based design and drafting system for creating orthographic, isometric, and 3D piping drawings. The two-way-link automatically generates stress analysis models of piping layouts or creates spectacular stress isometrics in minutes from CAESAR II models.
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CAESAR II is a field-proven engineering analysis program. It is a widely recognized product with a large customer base and an excellent support and development record.
In This Section
About the CAESAR II Documentation ... 24 Software Support/User Assistance ... 24 Software Revision Procedures ... 25 Updates and License Types ... 27
About the CAESAR II Documentation
The supporting software documentation is organized in the following manuals:
CAESAR II User's Guide - Describes the basic operation and flow of the commands found in
CAESAR II. This manual gives an overview of the software capabilities and introduces model creation, analysis, and output review. It explains the function of, input for, and output from each module of the program. This manual also explains much of the theory behind CAESAR II calculations. It is intended as a general road map for the software.
CAESAR II Application Guide - Provides examples of how to use CAESAR II. These examples
illustrate methods of modeling individual piping components as well as complete piping systems. This document contains tutorials on system modeling and analysis. The CAESAR II Application
Guide is a reference providing quick "how to" information on specific subjects.
CAESAR II Quick Reference Guide - Provides version and technical change details in addition
to installation and commonly used information. This document also lists the currently
implemented piping codes (with publication and revision dates) and related stress and allowable equations.
You can view and print any of the manuals by clicking Help > Online Documentation on the CAESAR II Main menu.
Software Support/User Assistance
Intergraph CAS understands that CAESAR II is a complex analysis tool. While the documentation is intended to explain piping analysis, system modeling, and results interpretation, you may have additional questions.
We understand the engineer’s need to produce efficient, economical, and expeditious designs. To that end, we have a staff of helpful professionals ready to address any CAESAR II and piping issues raised by you. CAESAR II support is available by telephone, e-mail, fax, and the Internet. We provide this service at no additional charge to you for questions focused on the current version of the software.
Formal training in CAESAR II and pipe stress analysis is also available from Intergraph CAS. We schedule regular training classes in Houston and provide in-house and open attendance training around the world. These courses focus on the expertise available for modeling, analysis, and design.
To aid internet users when contacting technical support, Intergraph CAS has added an option that generates an e-mail template with the basic computer and CAESAR II version details. This
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information is typically what is needed to resolve technical support issues. To use this option, click Help > Email CAESAR II Support.
This command starts the default e-mail client and populates an e-mail with the default information.
The e-mail is addressed to Technical Support and contains all the information relevant to your CAESAR II installation. Type the problem description at the Type Message Here prompt and attach any necessary files.
You can contact Intergraph CAS Technical Support or Sales:
ICAS Dealer Support (http://www.coade.com/Support/Dealers.shtml ) or ICAS General
Support (http://support.intergraph.com/Default.asp) Technical Support E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-766-7701 (CAESAR II Direct), 280-890-4566 (General) Fax: 281-890-3301
Sales E-mail: [email protected]
Knowledge-based Articles/Tutorials (US and Canada only):
https://smartsupport.intergraph.com (https://smartsupport.intergraph.com)
Software Revision Procedures
CAESAR II is updated continually to reflect engineering code addenda, operational
enhancements, your requests, operating system modifications, and corrections. New versions are planned and targeted for a specific release date. However, there may be corrections necessary to the current version before the next version can be released. When this occurs, a correction to the current version is made. This correction is referred to as a "build."
A build is finalized, announced, and posted to the web site. All maintenance builds for new releases contain all previous builds. This increases the download size and time required to obtain the build, but only one build is required at any given time.
Identifying Builds
When posted on the web site, builds are identified with the program identifier and the date the build was generated, as in C2YYY-YYMMDD.exe.
Can Builds be Applied to Any Version?
No. As new versions are released, additional input items become necessary and must be stored in the software data files. In addition, file formats and databases change. A build is intended for one specific version of the software. Using a build on a different version without specific advice from Intergraph CAS Support is a sure way to cripple the software.
Obtaining Builds
Builds are available for download at our website (http://www.coade.com) and are arranged in sub-folders by program. Each file contained in the folder includes a description , its size, and the creation date.
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What is Contained in a Specific Build?
Each build contains a file named BUILD.TXT containing a description of all corrections and enhancements in the current build. When necessary, additional usage instructions can be found in this file.
Installing Builds
Builds distributed for Windows-based applications use a Windows installation procedure with a standard SETUP.EXE program to actually install the build. This procedure ensures that the necessary files are registered with the system and that the uninstall utility can perform its task.
Detecting/Checking Builds
When a build is ready to be released, Help > About CAESAR II is revised to reflect the build level. To see which program modules have been modified, you can run an Intergraph CAS utility program from within the program folder.
Diagnostics > Build Version scans each of the .EXE modules in the program folder and lists
the size, memory requirements, and build level for each file. A sample display from this utility is shown below.
Archiving and Reinstalling an Older, Patched Version
When a new version of the software is released, what should be done with the old, existing version? The distribution disks sent from Intergraph CAS should be saved. Additionally, any builds obtained should be archived. This allows full usage of this version at some later time, if it becomes necessary.
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To reinstall an older version of the software, first install the software from the Intergraph CAS CDs. Then, install the latest build. Each build includes the modifications made in all prior builds.
Updates and License Types
You can identify CAESAR II update sets by their version number. The current release is Version 2014 (V7.0) - PRELIMINARY. Intergraph CAS schedules and distributes these updates
periodically, depending on their scope and necessity. The type of CAESAR II license that you have determines whether you receive these updates. There are three types of CAESAR II licenses:
Full Run - Provides unlimited access to CAESAR II. Updates, maintenance, and support are
available on an annual basis.
Lease - Provides unlimited access to CAESAR II with updates, maintenance, and support
provided as long as the lease is in effect.
Limited Run - Provides 50 static or dynamic analyses of piping system models over an
unlimited period of time, but does not include program updates. Your license is upgraded, if necessary, whenever you purchase a new set of 50 runs.
Intergraph CAS only ships the current version of CAESAR II, no matter which type of license you purchase. Updates will be delivered on request to lease users and to full run users who have a current support/maintenance contract.
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This section explains the CAESAR II basic operation, and steps you through a quick static piping analysis.
The main steps required to perform a static analysis are: 1. Starting CAESAR II (on page 29)
2. Create a new job (on page 30) 3. Piping Input generation (on page 31) 4. Model Error Checking (on page 34) 5. Building Load Cases (on page 35) 6. Run a static analysis (on page 36) 7. Static Output Review (on page 36)
A complete tutorial is provided in the CAESAR II Applications Guide.
In This Section
Starting CAESAR II ... 29 Understanding Jobs ... 30 Basic Operation ... 30 Main Menu ... 37Starting CAESAR II
1. Click Start > All Programs > Intergraph CAS > CAESAR II > CAESAR II. You may
also have a CAESAR II icon on your desktop that you can use to start CAESAR II.
The main CAESAR II window displays.
This window contains the main menu and toolbar from which you select jobs and analysis types, start analysis, and review output.
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2. Click File > Set Default Data Directory.
The Default Data Directory Specification dialog box displays.
3. Define the folder to save your jobs and other CAESAR II data files. The default folder is C:\ProgramData\Intergraph CAS\CAESAR II\version\Examples.
4. From the Language menu, select your language for the interface.
5. In Windows Explorer, go to C:\ProgramData\Intergraph CAS\CAESAR II\version\System. 6. Using a text editor, open Company.txt and specify your company name on the first line.
This will place your company name is the header of CAESAR II calculations.
Understanding Jobs
All CAESAR II analyses require a job name for identification purposes. All subsequent input, analysis, or output reviews reference the job specified. You create a new job by selecting File >
New or by clicking New on the main toolbar. You open an existing job by selecting File >
Open or by clicking Open on the main toolbar.
After you have created or opened a job, the job name displays in the title bar of the main CAESAR II window. Use the commands on the Input, Analysis, and Output menus to define, analyze, and review your data.
Basic Operation
To help you get familiar with CAESAR II, we will step through a basic piping analysis.
Topics
Create a new job ... 30 Piping Input generation ... 31 Model Error Checking ... 34 Building Load Cases ... 35 Run a static analysis ... 36 Static Output Review ... 36
Create a new job
1. Click Start > All Programs > Intergraph ICAS > CAESAR II > CAESAR II .
The CAESAR II main window displays.
2. Click File > New.
The New Job Name Specification dialog box displays.
3. In the Enter the name for the NEW job file box, type MyFirstPipingModel. 4. Select the Piping Input option.
5. In the Enter the data directory box, type C:\temp\CAESAR II.
You can put your job file in another folder if you want, just remember where and substitute that folder for C:\temp\CAESAR II when needed.
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6. Click OK.
The job is created and the job name displays in the main window title bar.
Next, the Review Current Units dialog box displays.
7. Review the units listed in the dialog box, and then click OK.
The Piping Input window displays.
You can use Input > Piping to activate the Piping Input window.
Piping Input Generation
Model input generation consists of describing the piping elements and any external influences (boundary conditions or loads) acting on those elements. Two node numbers identify each pipe element end. Every pipe element also requires the specification of geometric, cross sectional, and material data. One method of data entry is the Piping Spreadsheet.
You define a piping element on its own spreadsheet. Some data, when defined on a piping element, is automatically duplicated by CAESAR II to subsequent piping spreadsheets. This means that for many elements you only have to confirm the node numbers and enter the delta-dimensions, and then CAESAR II automatically duplicates from the previous element the other data such as pipe diameter, operating temperatures, material type, and so forth. You can always enter specific data to override the duplicated data in the piping spreadsheet for an element.
The menus, toolbars, and accelerators offer a number of additional commands to enter auxiliary processors or use special modelers or databases. The commands and general input instructions of the piping spreadsheet are discussed in detail in Piping Input Reference (on page 99).
1. In the DX box, type 10-0 (which is 10 ft). 2. In the Diameter box, type 8 (8-in. nominal).
CAESAR II automatically converts this value to the actual diameter.
3. In the Wt/Sch box, type S (standard schedule pipe wall).
CAESAR II automatically converts this to wall thickness.
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5. In the Pressure 1 box, type 150 (psig). 6. Double-click the Bend check box.
The Bends tab displays.
This adds a long radius bend at the end of the element, and adds intermediate nodes 18 and 19 at the near weld and mid-points of the bend, respectively (node 20 physically represents the far weld point of the bend).
7. Double-click the Restraint check box.
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8. In the first Node box, type 10, and then select ANC from the first Type drop list.
9. Select A106 B from the Material drop list.
This selection fills in the material parameters such as density and modulus elasticity.
10. Double-click the Allowable Stress check box.
The Allowable Stresses tab displays.
11. Select the B31.3 code from the Code drop list.
Allowable stresses for the given material, temperature, and code display automatically.
12. In the Fluid Den 1 box, type 0.85SG (0.85 specific gravity).
The software automatically converts this value to density.
13. After you finish defining the first element, you need to move to the next element. You can do this by pressing Alt-C, by clicking Continue , or by selecting Edit > Continue from the menu.
Node numbers are automatically generated in the From and To boxes and data is carried forward from the previous element.
14. In the DY box, type 10-0 (10 feet). 15. Double-click the Restraint check box.
16. In the first Node box, type 30, and then select ANC from the first Type drop list.
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The piping input preprocessor has an interactive graphics and a list view function to make model editing and verification easier. You can verify your model using the Graphics or List utilities, although a combination of both modes is recommended. By default, the graphics screen
displays to the right of the input spreadsheet. You can click the small pin in the upper-left corner to collapse the input spreadsheet to provide maximum graphic space.
Model Error Checking
When you are finished modeling, you must run File > Error Check before you can run an analysis.
The two main functions of this error check are to verify your input data by checking each individual piping element for consistency and to build the execution data files used by the analysis and review processes.
Errors that will prevent the analysis from running (such as a corrosion allowance greater than the wall thickness) are flagged as fatal errors and display in red text. Unusual items (such as a change of direction without a bend or intersection) are flagged as warnings and display in green text. Other informational messages that may show intermediate calculations or general notes display in blue text. All messages display in the Errors and Warnings tab next to the model graphics.
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When you double-click an error or warning message, CAESAR II displays the spreadsheet of the associated element and highlights the element in the graphic display. You can sort error messages by clicking the column titles. Use File > Print to print the entire error report or selected sections. Use the options arrow on the Error Check icon to display only fatal errors or all errors.
If there is a fatal error, you must return to the input module to make corrections. Click the
Classic Piping Input tab or double-click the row number for the error message.
If the error check process completes without fatal errors, a center of gravity report displays, the analysis data files are generated, and the solution phase can commence. If fatal errors do exist, the analysis data files are not generated and the solution phase cannot begin. You must make corrections and rerun the Error Checker until successful before analysis is permitted.
Building Load Cases
After the analysis data files have been created by the error checker, you can run a static
analysis. The first step of a static analysis is to define the load cases. For new jobs (there are no previous solution files available), the static analysis module recommends load cases to you based on the load types encountered in the input file. These recommended load cases are usually sufficient to satisfy the piping code requirements for the Sustained and Expansion load cases. If the recommended load cases are not satisfactory, you can modify them.
1. From the Piping Input window, select Edit > Edit Static Load Cases .
The Static Analysis dialog box displays.
2. You can build loads two ways:
Combine the load components defined in the input (weight, displacements, thermal cases, and so forth) into load cases (basic cases), or
Combine pre-existing load cases into new load cases (combination cases).
3. Build the basic cases by selecting one or more load components in the Loads Defined in
Input list and then dragging and dropping them to the Load Cases list to the right. You can
also type on any of the individual load case lines. Stress types (indicating which code equations should be used to calculate and check the stresses) are selected from the Stress
Type list.
Combination cases, if needed, must follow the basic cases. You can build combination cases by selecting one or more load components and the dragging and dropping the basic load cases from earlier in the load case list to combine cases (or blank load cases) later in the list.
You can have a maximum of 999 static load cases. For more information, see Static
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Run a static analysis
After the load cases are defined, you can run the analysis.
1. Select File > Batch Run to run the actual finite element solution.
The analysis creates the element stiffness matrices and load vectors and solves for displacements, forces and moments, reactions, and stresses. The analysis also performs the design and selection of spring hangers and iterative stiffness matrix modifications for nonlinear restraints. Finally, the Static Output Processor window displays.
Static Output Review
When the analysis is finished, you can review the results using the Static Output Processor window.
1. On the main CAESAR II window, select Output > Static.
The Static Output Processor window displays.
2. In the Load Case Analyzed list, select one or more load cases for which to review results. 3. In the Standard Reports list, select one or more reports to review.
4. Click --> Add.
5. Select where you want to view the results: the screen, Microsoft Word or Excel, the printer, or an ASCII file.
6. Click Finish to view the reports.
7. Click Options > Graphical Output to review the analytic results in graphics mode, which can produce displaced shapes, stress distributions, and restraint actions.
The actual study of the results depends on the purpose of each load case and the reason for the analysis. Usually the review checks that the system stresses are below their allowables,
restraint loads are acceptable, and displacements are not excessive. Additional post processing (such as equipment, nozzle, and structural steel checks) might be required depending on the model and type of analysis.
After you finish reviewing the output, return to the main window by exiting the output review module.
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Main Menu
After starting CAESAR II, the main menu and toolbar appear. Keep this window as small as possible to conserve screen space.
Topics
File Menu ... 37 Input Menu ... 40 Analysis Menu ... 40 Output Menu ... 41 Language Menu ... 41 Tools Menu ... 42 Diagnostics Menu ... 42 ESL Menu ... 43 View Menu ... 43 Help Menu... 43File Menu
The File menu is used to create and save piping and structural jobs.
Topics
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Set Default Data Directory
Sets the default data (project) directory without selecting a specific job file. Some CAESAR II options do not require that a job be selected but must know in which directory to work. All CAESAR II generated data files are written to this directory. Click File > Set Default Data
Directory on the main menu to activate the Default Data Directory Specification dialog box.
Click Examples to set the default data directory to the examples directory delivered with CAESAR II.
The data directory specification is very important because any configuration, units, or other data files found in that directory are considered to be local to that job.
New
Starts a new piping or structural job. Click File > New on the main menu to activate the New
Job Name Specification dialog box.
New Job Name Specification Dialog Box
Controls parameters for creating a new CAESAR II job.
Enter the name for the NEW job file - Specifies the job name. Piping Input - Indicates that the job is a piping job.
Structural Input - Indicates that the job is a structural job.
Enter the data directory - Specifies the location of the job file. You can type the directory into
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Open
Opens an existing piping or structural job. Click File > Open on the main menu to activate the Open dialog box. Use the Open dialog box to browse to and select the job file to open. Click
System to jump to the CAESAR II system folder. Click Example to jump to the CAESAR II
delivered example jobs folder.
You can also roll-back to a previous revision of a piping input job using the Open dialog box. CAESAR II saves the last 25 revisions, deleting the oldest revision when necessary.
1. Click File > Open.
2. Browse to and then select the piping input job to roll-back.
3. In the Previous Revisions list in the bottom-right corner of the Open dialog box, select the revision to rollback to.
4. Click Open.
The software asks you to confirm restoring the selected backup.
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Input Menu
The Input menu is used to select the modules to define the job input parameters. Piping and Underground are available for piping jobs. Structural Steel is available for structural jobs.
Piping - Defines piping job parameters. For more information, see Piping Input Reference (on page 99).
Underground - Converts an existing piping model to buried pipe. For more information, see
Buried Pipe Modeler (on page 483).
Structural Steel - Defines structural steel for the job. For more information, see Structural
Steel Modeler (on page 387).
Analysis Menu
The Analysis menu displays the available calculations in CAESAR II.
Statics - Performs Static analysis of pipe or structure. The command is available after error checking the input files. For more information, see Static Analysis Dialog Box (on page 533).
Dynamics - Performs Dynamic analysis of pipe or structure. The command is avail\-able after error checking the input files. For more information, see Dynamic Analysis (on page 609).
Intersection SIF Scratchpad - Displays scratch pads used to calculate stress intensification factors at tee intersections. For more information, see Intersection Stress Intensification Factors (on page 772)
Bend SIF Scratchpad - Displays scratch pads used to calculate stress intensification factors at bends. For more information, see Bend Stress Intensification Factors (on page 778).
WRC 107(537)/297 - Calculates stresses in vessels due to attached piping. For more information, see WRC 107 Vessel Stresses (see "WRC Bulletin 107(537)" on page 788).
Flanges - Performs flange stress and leakage calculations. For more information, see Flange
Leakage/Stress Calculations (on page 791).
B31.G - Estimates pipeline remaining life. For more information, see Pipeline Remaining
Strength Calculations (B31G) (on page 811).
Expansion Joint Rating - Evaluates expansion joints using EJMA equations. For more information, see Expansion Joint Rating (on page 816).
AISC - Performs AISC code check on structural steel elements. NEMA SM23 - Evaluates piping loads on steam turbine nozzles. API 610 - Evaluates piping loads on centrifugal pumps.
API 617 - Evaluates piping loads on compressors.
API 661 - Evaluates piping loads on air-cooled heat exchangers. HEI Standard - Evaluates piping loads on feedwater heaters. API 560 - Evaluates piping loads on fired heaters.
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Output Menu
The Output menu lists all available output of piping or structural calculations that can be selected for review.
Static - Displays the results of a static analysis. For more information, see Static Output
Processor Window (see "Static Output Processor" on page 563). Harmonic - Displays Harmonic Loading results.
Spectrum Modal - Displays Natural Frequency/Mode Shape calculations or Uniform/Force Spectrum Loading results.
Time History - Displays Time History Load Simulation results.
Animation - Displays Animated Graphic simulations of any of the above results. Click to view
any of the following simulations: Mode Shapes
Harmonic Time History Static
Language Menu
CAESAR II supports multiple languages. To select the language, click Language on the CAESAR II main menu, and then select the language you prefer. Many of the CAESAR II modules are available in English and Japanese, such as the Main Menu, the Classic Piping
Input dialog box, the Static Load Case Editor, and the Static Output Processor. Additionally,
significant portions of the documentation, including the various guides and F1 Help information, are translated.
English (United States) - Identifies that the current language is English, which is the default
language.
Japanese - Changes portions of the CAESAR II program text to Japanese.
Future releases of CAESAR II will include support for new languages in the product and documentation.
