PV Elite Help V23 - PV Elite

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Welcome to PV Elite
What's New in PV Elite and CodeCalc
PV Elite Overview
What Distinguishes PV Elite From our Competitors?
What Can Be Designed?
Getting Started and Workflows
Understanding the Interface
Set Interface Language
Input Processors
Status Bar
Tooltip
Adding Details
Specifying Global Data - Loads and Design Constraints
Error Checking
Modeling Basics
Defining the Basic Vessel
Creating a Heat Exchanger
Create the left side of the heat exchanger
Enter tubesheet data
Create the main shell
Create the right side of the heat exchanger
Enter additional details
Analysis
Performing the Analysis
Design and Analysis of Vessel Details
Analyzing Individual Vessel Components Details
Output Review and Report Generation
Recording the Model - Plotting the Vessel Image
Using the PV Elite Comparison Utility
Create file folders
Set PVE_TESTING variable to TRUE
Decompress benchmark files
Analyze models to create .pvr files
Perform file comparison
Review file comparison
DXF File Generation Option
Setting Up the Required Parameters
User Border Creation
DXF File Generated by PV Elite During Runtime
File Tab
Open
Save
Save As
Import/Export
Print Setup
Preview/Print
Exit
Home Tab
File Panel
New
From Project Template
Elements Panel
Details Panel
Common Detail Parameters
Add a Detail
Modify a Detail
Stiffening Ring
From Node
Detail Description
Distance from "From" Node
Ring Material
Ring Location
Ring Type
Inside Diameter
Thickness
Outside Diameter
Structural Database
Moment of Inertia
Cross Sectional Area
Distance to Ring Centroid
Section Ring Height
Section Name
Choose a Section
Ring Fillet Weld Leg Size
Ring Attachment Style
Number of Rings to Add
Ring Spacing
Cone to Shell Junction Ring?
Nozzle
Nozzle Main Tab (Nozzle Input/Analysis Dialog Box)
Nozzle Attachment
FVC Catalog
Coupling Lookup
Just Like
Nozzle Description
Nozzle Material
Schedule
Diameter
Dia. Basis
Thickness Basis
Total Corrosion Allowance
Actual Thk
Nozzle Orientation (Nozzle Main Tab)
Is this nozzle connected to another nozzle?
Parent Nozzle
Distance from "From" Node
Offset Dimension L
Distance from Shell Surface
Layout
Nozzle Layout and Placement Dialog Box
Layout Angle
Radial Nozzle
Angle or Lateral Nozzle
Centerline Tilt Angle
Cyl./Cone Offset Dimension L
Projection Outside
Projection Inside
Limits (Diameter)
Limits (Thickness)
Overriding Weight
Pad or Hub Properties (Nozzle Main Tab)
Pad Material
Pad Diameter / Width
Pad Thickness
Groove Weld Depth
Weld Leg at Pad OD
For VIII-1 split pads, multiply A5 by 0.75 per UG-37(h)
Hub Thickness
Hub Height
Bevel Height
Obtain ASME Bevel Angle
Additional Weld Data (Nozzle Main Tab)
Nozzle to Shell Outside Fillet Weld Leg
Nozzle to Shell Inside Fillet Weld Leg
Nozzle to Shell Groove Weld Depth
ASME VIII-1 Weld Type
Miscellaneous (Nozzle Main Tab)
Flange Class
Flange Grade
Flange Material
Flange Type
Neglect Areas
Tapped Hole Area Loss
Nozzle Eff.
Shell Eff.
C Factor
Local Shell Thk.
User Tr
Blind Attached?
Manway/Acs Ope?
Fatigue Calc?
Weld Class
Piping Attached
Drain Piping Input Dialog Box
Derate Flange MAWP if Externally Loaded?
Quick Results
Local Stress Analysis (WRC 107, 297 or Annex G) Tab (Nozzle Input/Analysis Dialog Box)
PD 5500 Annex G Analysis
WRC 107/537 Analysis - Local Load Convention
WRC 107/537 Analysis - Global Load Convention
WRC 297 Analysis
Weight
From Node
New Weight Description
Distance from "From" Node
Layout Angle
Offset from Element Centerline
Miscellaneous Weight
Select the Active Cases for this Weight/Mass
Is this a Welded Internal?
Area of External Weight/Piping/Equipment
Piping Detail
Pipe Lookup
Pipe Outside Diameter
Pipe Thickness
Fluid Specific Gravity
Insulation Thickness
Insulation Density (2)
Compute Weight and Area
Force and Moment
From Node
New Force/Moment Description
Distance from "From" Node
Applied Forces - X
Applied Forces - Y
Applied Forces - Z
Applied Moments - X
Applied Moments - Y
Applied Moments - Z
Compute Stresses Due to Applied Loads
Force/Moment Combination Method
Platform
From Node
New Platform Description
Non-Circular Platform?
Distance from "From" Node
Layout Angle
Platform Start Angle
Platform End Angle
Platform Railing Weight
Platform Grating Weight
Platform Width
Platform Height
Offset from End
Clearance
Platform Length (Non-Circular)
Force Coefficient Cf
Platform Wind Area
Control Options
Ladder Layout Angle
Ladder Start Elevation
Ladder Stop Elevation
Ladder Unit Weight
Is this a Caged Ladder?
Platform and Ladder Weight
Packing
From Node
New Packing Description
Distance from "From" Node
Height of Packed Section
Full
Density of Packing
Packing in place during the field hydrotest?
Percent Volume Hold Up
Liquid Specific Gravity
Saddle
From Node
Detail Description
Distance from "From" Node
Saddle Width
Saddle Dimension a
Centerline Dimension B
Saddle Contact Angle
Wear Plate Width
Wear Plate Thickness
Wear Plate Contact Angle
Height of Section Ring
Friction Coefficient Mu
Moment Factor, Ftr
Dimension E at base
Tangent to Tangent Distance
Circ Eff over Saddle
Circ Eff at Midspan
Wear Plate and Shell Matls are the same?
Is this Saddle Welded to the Shell?
Perform Saddle Check?
Saddle Allowable Stress
Material Yield Stress
E for Plates
Baseplate Length
Baseplate Thickness
Baseplate Width
Number of Ribs
Rib Thickness
Web Thickness
Height of Center Web
Web Location
Perform Anchor Bolts Calculations?
Saddle Bolted to Steel Foundation?
Number of Bolts
Num of Bolts in Tension
Edge Distance
Bolt Corrosion Allowance
Bolt Material
Bolt Allowable Stress
Thread Series
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Bolt Root Area
Optional Moments for Saddle Analysis
Moment M1 - Saddle
Moment M2 - Saddle
Tray
From Node
New/Existing Tray Description
Distance from "From" Node
Number of Trays
Tray Spacing
Tray Weight Per Unit Area
Support Ring and Bolting Bar Weight
Height of Liquid on Tray
Density of Liquid on Tray
Lug
Lug Type
From Node
Detail Description
Lug Start Angle
Distance from "From" Node
Lug Material
Number of Lugs
Dist. from OD to Lug MidPt (dlug)
Force Bearing Width (wfb)
Radial Width of Bottom Ring (wpl)
Effective Force Bearing Length (lpl)
Thickness of Bottom Ring (tpl)
Distance Between Gussets (dgp)
Mean Width of Gussets (wgp)
Height of Gussets (tgp)
Thickness of Gussets (tgp)
Radial Width of Top Ring (wtp)
Thickness of Top Ring (ttp)
Weight of One Lug
Perform WRC 107 Calculation
Pad Width
Pad Length
Pad Thickness
Bolt Material
Type of Threads
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Bolt Root Area
Compute Weight
Legs
Leg Input Parameters Tab (Leg Dialog Box)
From Node
Leg Description
Distance from "From" Node
Leg Centerline Diameter
Leg Orientation
Number of Legs
Overall Length of Legs
Effective Leg Length "L"
Leg Database
Section Identifier
Leg Yield Stress
Effective End Condition "K"
Leg Start Angle
Occasional Load Factor
Perform WRC 107 Analysis
Pad Width
Pad Length
Pad Thickness
Compute Centerline Diameter
Are the Legs Cross Braced?
Are these Pipe Legs?
Pipe Leg Inside Diameter
Pipe Leg Outside Diameter
Vessel Translates during Occasional Load?
Employ Directional Check for W and C Types
Base Plate Parameters Tab (Leg Dialog Box)
Perform Baseplate Analysis?
Length, B
Width, D
Thickness
Material
Thread Series
Nominal Diameter
Corrosion Allowance
Number per Baseplate
Number in Tension
Distance from Edge to Bolt
Root Area
Nominal Compressive Strength
Liquid
From Node
Detail Description
Distance from "From" Node
Specific Gravity
Liquid Density
Height in this Element
Height from Datum
Insulation
From Node
Detail Description
Distance from "From" Node
Height/Length of Insulation
Thickness of Insulation
Density of Insulation
Type of Insulation
Lining
From Node
Detail Description
Distance from "From" Node
Height/Length of Lining
Thickness of Lining
Density of Lining
Halfpipe Jacket
From Node
Jacket Description
Distance from "From" Node
Length Along Shell of Jacket Section
Pitch Spacing
Shell Corrosion Allowance in Jacket
Start Angle
Jacket Design Temperature
Jacket Design Pressure
Jacket Material
Jacket Corrosion Allowance
Pipe
Minimum Jacket Thickness
Inside Radius of Formed Jacket
Nominal Pipe Size
Contents Specific Gravity
Tubesheet Analysis
Tubesheet Type and Design Code Tab (Heat Exchanger Tubesheet Input Dialog Box)
The computed MAWP for pressure testing is based on pressure cases only
Tubesheet Properties Tab (Heat Exchanger Tubesheet Input Dialog Box)
Description
Dist. from "From" Node
Tubesheet Type
Outside Diameter
Stepped Tubesheet
Is this a stepped tubesheet
Flat on tube side
Step 1 (Tube Side)
Step 1 Diameter (dt1)
Step 1 Depth (ht1)
Step 2 (Tube Side)
Step 2 Diameter (dt2)
Step 2 Depth (ht2)
Flat on Shell Side
Step 1 (Shell Side)
Step 1 Diameter (ds1)
Step 1 Depth (hs1)
Step 2 (Shell Side)
Step 2 Diameter (ds2)
Step 2 Depth (hs2)
Tubesheet Thickness
Corr. Allow. Shell Side / Channel Side
Depth of Groove in Tubesheet (if any)
Weld Leg at Back of Tubesheet (if any)
Tubesheet Assembly is Down/Left?
Tubesheet Extended as Flange?
Thickness of Extended Portion
Tfr/T Ratio for U-Tubesheets (optional)
Bolt Load Transferred to Tubesheet?
UnTubed Lane Area
Use Full Bolt Load during Tubesheet Analysis?
Backing Ring Thickness
Backing Ring ID / OD
G Dimension for Backing Ring
Is There a Shell Band?
Shell Thickness Adjacent to Tubesheet
Shell Band Corrosion Allowance
Shell Band Length Adjacent to Tubesheet, Front End L1
Shell Band Length Adjacent to Tubesheet, Rear End L1'
How are Tubesheets Clamped
Tube Bundle Pullout Force
Tube Bundle Pullout Force Impact Factor
Apply Force to Fixed Saddle Only?
Tube Data Tab (Heat Exchanger Tubesheet Input Dialog Box)
Number of Holes / Pattern
Wall Thickness Corrosion Allowance
Outside Diameter / Pitch
Length of Expanded Portion of Tube
Radius to Outermost Tube Hole Center
Distance Between Innermost Tube Centers
Straight Tube Length
Straight Tube Length Measured Between
Perimeter of Tube Layout (if needed)
Area of Tube Layout (if needed)
Number of Tubes Immersed
Tube Layout Assistant
Layout Pattern Tab
Import Layout Results
Max. Dist. from Tubesheet to 1st Tube Support
Max. Dist. bet. 2 Tube Supports
End Condition k
Max Unsupported Len SL
Tube Hole Diameter, dh
Number of Grooves in Hole
Fillet Weld Leg Size (if any)
Groove Weld Leg Size (if any)
Design Strength (not for fixed TS types)
Tube Weld Joint Type
Tube Joint Type
Allowable Joint Load Method
Is Tube-Tubesheet Jt. Tested?
ASME Tube Jt. Reliability Factor
Compute Po & Pt
Tube Expansion, Po
Differential Thermal Expansion, Pt
Is This a Welded Tube (Not Seamless)?
Specific Gravity of the Operating Liquid in the Tubes
Expansion Joint Data Tab (Heat Exchanger Tubesheet Input Dialog Box)
Thin Joint Options
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on ASME or TEMA Expansion Joints (PV Elite)
Load Cases Tab (Heat Exchanger Tubesheet Input Dialog Box)
Report Print Options Dialog Box
Floating TubeSheet Tab (Heat Exchanger Tubesheet Input Dialog Box)
Spherical Cover/Backing Ring Tab (Heat Exchanger Tubesheet Input Dialog Box)
Description
Design Temperature
Type of Floating Head
Inside Crown Radius (L)
Head Thickness (t)
Head Internal Corrosion Allowance
Head External Corrosion Allowance
Flange Thickness (tf)
Slotted Flange
Full Face Gasket Option
Head Material Name
Flange Material Name
Floating Head Factors (Spherical Cover/Backing Ring Tab)
Compute "F" even if the pressure is 0
Distance from Flange Centroid to Head Centerline (hr)
Distance from Flange Top to Flange/Head Intersection
Compute
Perform Soehren's Calc
Dim Q
Backing Ring Data (Spherical Cover/Backing Ring Tab)
Is There a Backing Ring?
Backing Ring Material
Backing Ring Inside Diameter
Backing Ring Outside Diameter
Backing Ring Thickness
Number of Splits in Backing Ring
Add a Clip
Lifting Lug/Trunnion
From Node
Is this a Trunnion?
Lifting Lug/Trunnion Description
Layout Angle
Distance from "From" Node
Lug Contact Width (w)
Diameter of Hole in Lug (dh)
Radius of Semi-circular Arc (r)
Height from Bottom to Center of Hole (h)
Trunnion Length (Tl)
Trunnion Outer Diameter (Tod)
Trunnion Wall Thickness (Tthk)
Sling/Bail Width (Tt)
Offset from Vessel OD to Center of Hole (off)
Lug Fillet Weld Size (tf)
Length of Weld Along Side of Lifting Lug (wl)
Length of Weld Along Bottom of Lifting Lug (wb)
Collar Thickness (tc)
Collar Diameter (dc)
Lug Thickness (t)
Lug/Trunnion Material
Sling Angle from Horizontal
Occasional Load Factor
Impact Factor
Number of Lugs in Group
Additional Normal Force (Fn)
Pad Parameters
Is there a pad?
Pad Diameter (Dp)
Circumferential Width (wpb)
Longitudinal Length (wpl)
Pad Thickness (thkp)
Pad Fillet Weld Size (tfp)
Lug Style
Is the lug slotted?
Lug Perpendicular?
Slot Radius (rs)
Slot Weld Height (swh)
Jacket or Vapor/Distribution Belt
Jacket Length L
Dist from From Node to Jacket Bottom
Jacket Description
Is this a Vapor / Distribution Belt?
Select Jacket Figure
Jacket Longitudinal Efficiency
Jacket Material
Design Temperature, Internal
Design Temperature, External
Jacket Pressure, Internal
Jacket Pressure, External
Jacket Thickness
Jacket Corrosion Allowance
Jacket Length for External Pressure
Jacket Inside Diameter
Jacket Head Type
Aspect Ratio
Inside Crown Radius
Knuckle Radius
Joint Efficiency
Jacket Head Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Select Closure Figure Type
Closure Material
Closure Thickness
Total Corrosion Allowance
Specific Gravity of Contents
Half Apex Angle
Thickness of Insulation
Density of Insulation
API-579 Flaw/Damage Input/Analysis
From Node
Distance from 'From' Node
New/Existing Damage Description
Layout Angle
Flaw Type
Assessment Level
Future Corrosion Allowance, local [FCAml]
Future Corrosion Allowance [FCA]
Uniform Metal Loss [LOSS]
Remaining Strength Factor [RSFa]
Local Metal Loss Data
Orientation w/Respect to Long. Axis [beta]
Length of Groove-like Flaw [gl]
Width of Groove-like Flaw [gw]
Radius at Base of Groove-like flaw [gr]
Depth of Groove-like Flaw
Local Thinning Area Longitudinal Dimension [s]
Local Thinning Area Circumferential Dimension [c]
Distance to Nearest Major Structural Discontinuity [Lmsd]
Measurement Data
Point Thickness Readings (Part 4 only)
Critical Thickness Profile
Pitting Data (Part 6 Only)
Edit Measurement Data
Pitting
Pit Chart
Maximum Pit Depth (wmax)
Maximum Pit Diameter [d]
Pitting and Corrosion
Pit Category
Remaining Life Assessment Options
Thickness Approach (Parts 4 and 5 only)
MAWP Approach
Increase in Pit Size
Increase in Pit Density
Increase in Pit Region
Previous Average Measured Thickness [tam_prev]
Corrosion Rates
Corrosion Rate [Crate]
Away from Metal Loss [CrateRD]
Longitudinal [CrateS]
Circumferential [CrateC]
Pit Depth [PPRpit-depth]
Pit Diameter [PPRpit-dia]
Pit Spacing [PPRpit-spa]
API Overriding Values Dialog Box
Effective Corrosion Allowance for Remaining Life [CAe]
Use Design Conditions per API 579 2007 Paragraph A.2.2.a
Use Overriding Force and Moments Values
Applied Axial Force [F]
Applied Shear Force [V]
Applied Bending Moment [M]
Applied Torsional Moment [Mt]
Input/Output Panel
Input
Component Analysis
Review Database
Utility Panel
Share Information
Flip Element Orientation
Retirement Limit Calculations
Life Fraction Calculations
Transportation Analysis
Auxiliary Panel
Seamless Pipe Selection Dialog Box
Pipe Schedule
Nominal Pipe Diameter
Deduct Mill Tolerance from Thickness?
List Dialog
Adjust detail elevations by
But only for "From" nodes > or =
Setting Up the Required Parameters
User Border Creation
Create Database
Create 3D PDF Files
Analyze Panel
Analyze
Error Check Only
Error Checking
Review Reports
DXF File Generated by PV Elite During Runtime
Units/Code Panel
Tools Tab
Configuration
Job Specific Setup Parameters Tab (Configuration Dialog)
Print Water Volume in Gallons
Round Thickness to Nearest Nominal Size
Print Equations and Substitutions
Increase Flat Head/Cover Thickness for Reinforcement
Print Flange Calcs for External Pressure
Disregard Bolt Space Correction Factor for ASME Flange Design
Use ASME Code Case 2260/2261
Use Eigen Solver
Use Pre-99 Addenda (ASME VIII-1 only)
Use 2004 A-06 Addenda for Division 2
For ASME VIII, Shell Head Joints Are Tapered
For ASME VIII-1, Use Table G Instead of Exact Equation for "A"
Use Nominal Head Thickness When Computing Longitudinal Stress
Lap Joint Flanges are Lines of Support for External Pressure
No MDMT Calculations
No MAWP Calculations
Use Bolt Load Instead of Bolt Area Times Bolt Stress
Syntax Highlighting in Output Reports
No Extended ASCII Characters in Output
Metric Output Is in Consistent Units
Metric Input to Imperial Output
Use Code Case 2286
External length 'L' includes Flange Thickness
For ASME VIII-1, Compute "K" in corroded condition
Use Div. 1 App. 46 (Div. 1 Allowables Using Div. 2 Part 4)
Moments Add at Lug Supports Due to Seismic Loads
Use Commas Instead of Decimals in Number
Nozzle Analysis Directives
No Corrosion on Inside Welds
Use AD-540.2 sketch b and not sketch d for normal limit (pre 2007)
Compute Increased Nozzle Thickness
Compute and Print Areas for Small Nozzles
Compute Chord Length in Hillside Direction
Compute Areas per PD 5500 3.5.4.9
Nozzle Opening MAWP Is Not Restricted by the Shell (ASME)
No B31.3 Stress Checks on Nozzles (ASME)
ASME MDMT Directives
ASME VIII-1 MDMT Option
ASME Code Edition
Use the Vessel MAWP to Compute the MDMT
Do Not Use Nozzle MDMT Interpretation VIII-1-01-37
Reduce the MDMT due to Lower Membrane Stress
UCS-66.1 ratios below 0.35 compute MDMT's of -155F
UCS-68(c) MDMT's can be less than -55F
Consider Longitudinal Stress when Computing MDMT's
Allowable Tower Deflection
Wind Shape Factor
Operating Nat. Freq. (Hz) Optional
Empty Nat. Freq. (Hz) Optional
Test Nat. Freq. (Hz) Optional
Set Material Impact Test Temperatures
Set Impact Test Exemption Temperature Dialog Box
Consider Table UG-84 in MDMT Calculations
Consider UCS-66(g) in MDMT Calculations
Consider UCS-66(g) in MDMT Calculations
Set MDMTs for Low Temperature Materials
Use Metric ASME Material Database
Metric Constant Selection
Input Echo Language
DXF Options & Weld Seam Info. Tab (Configuration Dialog)
Default Value Settings Tab (Configuration Dialog)
Diameter
Finished Thickness
Corrosion Allowance
Internal Pressure
Temperature for Internal Pressure
External Pressure
Temperature for External Pressure
ASME Material
PD 5500 Material
EN-13445 Material
ASME Nozzle Material
PD 5500 Nozzle Material
EN-13445 Nozzle Material
No Auto Advance on Adding Details
For ASME, Use the Metric Database on Startup
Foundation Loads on a New Page
Disable Undo and Redo Feature
Separate Output Reports by Element
Units File
No External Pressure Report Produced When There Is No External Pressure
Default Nozzle Database
Always Use the Default Nozzle Database Specified
Default 0 Angle Position
Default Rotation Direction
Enable Autosave Feature
Save Interval (minutes)
Perform Background Saves (Silent)?
Do Not Compress the Input Files
Template Folder Browse
Check for Update Options
System Folder Browse
Tip Text
Tip Back
Default Save Folder Location
Level of Precision (equations and substitutions)
AI Settings Tab (Configuration Dialog)
Select Units
Lock/Unlock the Current Input File
Create/Edit Units File
Create a new units file
Edit an existing units file
Units File Dialog Box
Edit/Add Materials
Material Database Editor
Create a new custom material
Create a custom material based on an existing material
Material Properties
File Extraction Utility
Extract a file
File Extraction Dialog Box
VUE File Exporter
Export a File
VUE File Exporter Dialog Box
Calculator
Enter in U-1 Form Information for This Vessel
Compute Ligament Efficiencies
View Tab
Toggle Status Bar
Split
3D Tab
3D Graphics Toolbar
Diagnostics Tab
Help Tab
General Input Tab
Element Data (General Input Tab)
Element Description
From Node
To Node
Element Type
Diameter Basis
Inside Diameter
Outside Diameter
"From" End Diameter
Flange ID
Cylinder Length
Straight Flange Length
Overall Flange Length
Flat Head Thickness
Cone Length
Skirt Length
Finished Thickness
Nominal Thickness
Internal Corrosion Allowance
External Corrosion Allowance
Wind Diameter Multiplier
Material Name
Longitudinal Seam Efficiency
Weld Joint Efficiency and Placement Dialog
Degree of Radiographic Examination and PWHT Tab
Element is Post Weld Heat Treated
Longitudinal Weld Seam Data Tab
Rotate seams in the 3D view
Circumferential Seam Efficiency
Internal Pressure
Temperature for Internal Pressure
External Pressure
Temperature for External Pressure
Additional Element Data (General Input Tab)
Head Factor
Inside Head Depth
Inside Crown Radius
Inside Knuckle Radius
Sump Head/Flange Connected to Nozzle
Parent Nozzle
'To' End Inside Diameter
Cone Length
Half Apex Angle
Line of Support Options
Has Flare or Knuckle?
Toricone Dialog Box
Inside Knuckle Radius (rL)
Knuckle Thickness
Crown Radius
Small End Knuckle Radius (rS)
Small End Knuckle Thickness
Is Concentric?
Shell Section
Force Arl & Ars calculation (VIII-1)
Welded Flat Head Attachment Sketch
Attachment Factor
Non-Circular Small Diameter
Maximum Weld Thickness (Head or Junction)
Large Central Opening in Head
Integral Flat Head with a Large Centrally Located Opening Dialog Box
Opening Diameter Bn
Large End Hub Tnk (g1s)
Small End Hub Thk (g0s)
Hub Length (hs)
Large End Hub Thk (g1n)
Small End Hub Thk (g0n)
Hub Length (hn)
Evaluate Uniform Patterned Holes?
Perform Flange Calculation
Flange Input Dialog Box
Select a Flange Type
Description
Flange Thickness
Flange ID
Flange OD
Face ID
Face OD
Gasket ID
Gasket OD
Thickness Large
Thickness Small
Hub Length
Bolt Material
Bolt Circle Diameter
Thread Series
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Number of Bolts
Root Area
Gasket Factor m | y
Sketch
Column
Gasket Thickness
Nubbin or RTJ Width
Base Required Thickness on Rigidity (ASME VIII-1)?
Include Corrosion in Flange Thickness Calculations?
Rigidity Calc. for Seating Case Uses Corroded Thickness?
Are the Hub and Attached Shell Materials the Same?
Is this a Standard Flange (No calculation performed)?
Weld Leg Back of Ring
Attached Shell Thickness
Lap Joint Contact Point ID
Lap Joint Contact Point OD
Number of Splits in Ring
Calculate Cover Deflection (multi-pass unit)?
Allowable Cover Deflection
Diameter (Long Span)
Diameter (Short Span)
Perimeter Along Bolt Circle Centerline
Class
Grade
Nom
ANSI Series
Get Flange Dimensions Now
Use Full Bolt Load in Calc (Sa*Ab)?
Just Like
Copy Now
Design
Torque \ Loads \ Partition Gasket Information
Operating, Wm1
Seating, Wm2
Design, W
Axial Force
Bending Moment
Length
Width
Sketch
Column
Gasket Factor m | y
Perform Bolt Torque Calculations
Friction Factor
Main Gasket Ambient Elastic Modulus
Partition Gasket Ambient Elastic Modulus
Bolt Effective Length
Perform Bolt Checks per ASME PPC-1 Appendix O
Maximum Permissible Bolt Stress [Sbmax]
Minimum Permissible Bolt Stress [Sbmin]
Maximum Permissible Bolt Stress Prior to Flange Damage [Sfmax]
Target Assembly Gasket Stress [SgT]
Maximum Permissible Gasket Stress [Sgmax]
Minimum Gasket Operating Stress [Sgmin-O]
Minimum Gasket Seating Stress [Sgmin-S]
Nut Factor [K]
Fraction of Gasket Load Remaining after Relaxation [Phig]
Single Flange Rotation at Final Sfmax [Thetafmax]
Maximum Permissible Single Flange Rotation for Gasket at Operating Condition [Thetagmax]
Quick Results
Compute per EN 1591 or EN 13445 Annex G
EN 1591/Annex G Input Dialog Box
Choose Flange Design Code
Flange Data
Pierced Bolt Hole Diameter (d5)
Blank Flange Center Hole Diameter (d9)
Equivalent Axial Flange Thickness (eF)
Radial Pressure Load Thickness (eP)
Stub Collar OD (d8)
Raised Face Depth (Fd)
Connected Shell Wall Inclination Angle (phis)
Node Number for Lookup
Bolting Data
Effective Bolt Diameter (dBe)
Reduced Diameter Length (ls)
Waisted Bolt Diameter (dBs)
Fastened Length (lB)
Bolting-Up Method (Epsilon 1-)
Bolting-Up Method (Epsilon 1+)
Number of Joint Remakes (nR)
Friction Coefficient (MU)
Gasket / Facing Data
Form Type
Material Type
Table Index
Gasket Type and Material
Cross Sectional Curve Radius (r2)
Real Curved Surfaces Diameter (dG0)
Sealing Face Inclination Angle (phiG)
Numerical Constant for Gasket Type (c1)
Loads Table
Load Type
Flange Temp
Bolt % of Flange Temp
Pressure
Axial Force
Bending Moment M1
Bending Moment M2
CAESAR II Load Lookup
Gasket Table
Load Type
Min Compressive Stress (QA/Qsmin)
Max Compressive Stress (Qsmax)
Compressive Emod (EG)
Creep Factor (PQR)
Reset Loads Table
Reset Gasket Table
Delete
OK
Cancel
Plot
Flange Weight
ANSI/DIN Class
ANSI/DIN Grade
Flange Type
Nominal Size Lookup
Skirt Diameter at Base
Perform Basering Analysis
Basering Analysis Considerations
Basering Dialog Box
Basering Design Data Tab
Basering Type
Basering Information
Basering Material
Basering Thickness
Basering ID
Basering OD
Bolt Circle Diameter
Corrosion Allowance
Bolting Information
Type of Threads
Nominal Bolt Diameter
Number of Bolts
Bolt Material
Bolt C.A. (1/2 total)
Bolt Root Area
Bolt Shear Allowable
Concrete Strength F'c/Fc <and> Modular Ratio Eplates/Ec
Lug Start Angle
Set Default Dimensions
Design Temperature
Basering Design Option
Method for Thkness Calc
E for Plates
Sy for Plates
Gusset Thickness
Dist. Between Gussets
Bottom Gusset Width
Top Gusset Width
Height of Gussets
Top Plate Thickness
Top Plate Width
Radial Width of Top Plate
Bolt Hole Dia in Plate
Use EIL Spec?
Bolt Diameter
% Applied to Bolt Area * Bolt Stress
Use AISI Design Method?
Use 2/3rds Yield for Basering/Top Plate Allowables per AISC F3-1?
Use 75% Yield for Basering/Top Plate Allowables per AISC F2-1?
Use 1/3 Increase per AISC A5.2?
Use Allowable Weld Stress per AISC Table J2.5?
Use the skirt stress to determine the concrete stress for the simplified method?
Determine the Basering design bolt load accounting for Load Case Factors?
Plot
Tailing Lug Data Tab
Centerline Offset
Lug Thickness
Pin Hole Diameter
Weld Size Thickness
Lug Height
Dist. from Skirt to Hole
Evaluate Holes in Skirt
Skirt Access Openings Dialog Box
From Node
Number of Skirt Openings
Width
Height
Center Spacing
Frame Thk
Frame Width
Layout Angle
Skirt Opening Analysis Considerations
References
Design Constraints Tab
Design Pressure and Temperature Data (Design Constraints Tab)
Design Internal Pressure
Design External Press
Design Internal Temp
Design External Temp
User Defined MAWP
User Defined MAPnc
Additional Ope. Static Press
Pressure Testing Data (Design Constraints Tab)
Pressure Test Type
Corroded Pressure Test
Hyd. Allowable is 90% Yield
User Defined Test Pressure
Pressure Test Position
Least Stress Ratio includes ANSI Flange Stresses
Compute Maximum Theoretical Test Pressure
Projection from Top
Projection from Bottom
Projection from Bottom Ope
Flange Distance to Top
Miscellaneous Design Data (Design Constraints Tab)
Design Code
Datum Line Distance
Datum Line Options Dialog Box
Min. Des Metal Temperature
No UG-20(f) Exemptions
Construction Type
Service Type
Degree of Radiography
Miscellaneous Weight %
Use Higher Long. Stress
Consider Vortex Shedding
Is This a Heat Exchanger?
Fabrication Tolerance Quality Class
ASME Steel Stack
ASCE Wind Exposure
Factor of Safety
Mean Hourly Wind Speed
Is the Stack Lined?
Importance Factor (ASCE-7/STS)
Design Modification (Design Constraints Tab)
Select Wall Thickness for Internal Pressure
Select Wall Thickness for External Pressure
Select Stiffening Rings for External Pressure
Select Wall Thickness for Axial Stress
Load Cases Tab
Reset Cases
Global Scalar for WI Loads
Global Scalar for EQ Loads
Use and Allow editing of Local Scalars in the Load Cases
Set Load Cases to show WI and EQ Scalars
Stress Combination Load Cases (Load Cases Tab)
Vary Compressive Allowable for Internal/External Cases
Corrode Case Components WE, WF and CW
Installation | Misc. Options
Equipment Installation and Miscellaneous Options Dialog Box
Platform Wind Area Calculation Method
List Dialog
Adjust detail elevations by
But only for "From" nodes > or =
Structural Database
Stiffener Type to Meet Inertia Requirements
For angle sections, are they rolled the "Hard Way"?
Bar thickness to use when designing new rings
Select From Standard Bar Ring List
Impact Factor (<1 NoCalc)
Lug Distances from Base
Compression Allowable Increase Factor
Weight to Use for Lifting Analysis
Calculated per which Method
Use New Metal Weight for Saddle Calcs
Number of intermediate supports to be used during the hydrotest
Installation Location
Combine Wind and Earthquake Loads
Fatigue Analysis
Nozzle Design Options (Load Cases Tab)
Nozzle/Clip Design Pressure Options
Consider MAPnc
Consider External Loads for Nozzle Tr
Use Appendix 1-9 (Div. 1)
Use Appendix 1-10 instead of UG-37
Design Pads to Reinforce Openings
Nozzle Sort Options
ASME Large Nozzle Calc Options
ANSI Flange Pressure Reduction Options
Nozzle Loads applied at End of Nozzle
Wind Loads (Wind Data Tab)
Wind Design Code
Special Effective Wind Diameter Dialog Box
Calculate Windload Diameter for Models with no Platforms
Calculate Effective Diameter for Wind Diameter Multipliers that are not 1
Factor to Account for Miscellaneous Attachments
Wind Projection Factor
Insulated Diameter of Overhead Line
Percent Wind for Hydrotest
As/Nz 1170:2002 & As/Nz 1170.2:2011 Wind Data
Design Wind Speed (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Wind Region (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Terrain Category (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Lee Effect Multiplier (Mlee) (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Hill Shape Factor (Mh) (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Wind Direction Multiplier (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Convert to Permissible Stress Gust Wind Speed (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Surface Roughness Height hr (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Site Elevation (E) (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Base Elevation from Site (Eb) (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Avg Spacing of Shielding Bldgs (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Avg Breadth of Shielding Bldgs (bs) (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Avg Height of Shielded Bldgs (hs)
# of Upwind Bldgs @ 45 degrees (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Beta: Operating (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Beta: Empty (As/Nz 1170:2002)
Beta: Full (As/Nz 1170:2002)
ASCE-93 Wind Data
Design Wind Speed
Exposure Constant (ASCE-93)
Base Elevation
Importance Factor (ASCE-93)
Roughness Factor (ASCE-93)
Beta: Operating (ASCE-93)
Beta: Empty
Beta: Full (ASCE-93)
ASCE-95 and ASCE-98/02/05/IBC-03 Wind Data
Basic Wind Speed (V)
Base Elevation
Terrain Surface Roughness
Importance Factor
Type of Surface
Hill Height [H]
Distance to Site [x]
Crest Distance [Lh]
Type of Hill
Beta: Operating
Beta: Empty
Beta: Full
ASCE-2010 Wind Data
Basic Wind Speed (V)
Base Elevation
Terrain Surface Roughness
Importance Factor (I)
Type of Surface
Hill Height [H]
Distance to Site [x]
Crest Distance [Lh]
Type of Hill
Beta: Operating
Beta: Empty
Beta: Full
Brazil NBR 6123 Wind Data
Basic Wind Velocity (Vo) (Brazil NBR 6123)
Topographic Factor (S1) (Brazil NBR 6123)
Roughness Category (S2) (Brazil NBR 6123)
Dimension Class (Brazil NBR 6123)
Statistical Factor (S3) (Brazil NBR 6123)
Base Elevation (Brazil NBR 6123)
Vessel Surface Condition (Brazil NBR 6123)
Beta: Operating (Brazil NBR 6123)
Beta: Empty (Brazil NBR 6123)
Beta: Full (Brazil NBR 6123)
BS6399-97 Wind Data
Design Wind Speed (BS6399-97)
Site Elevation (BS6399-97)
Upwind Building Height Ho (BS6399-97)
Upwind Building Spacing X (BS6399-97)
Base Elevation (BS6399-97)
Vessel Location (BS6399-97)
Distance to Coastline (BS6399-97)
Size Effect Factor Ca (BS6399-97)
Factor Kb from Table 1 (BS6399-97)
Annual Probability Factor Q (BS6399-97)
Seasonal Factor Ss (BS6399-97)
Directional Factor Sd
Vessel Surface Type (BS6399-97)
Beta: Operating (BS6399-97)
Beta: Empty (BS6399-97)
Beta: Full (BS6399-97)
China GB 50009 Wind Data
Ref. Wind Pressure (wo)
Terrain Roughness Category
Vessel Surface Condition
Base Elevation (China GB 50009)
Is the Vessel Building Supported?
Beta: Operating (China GB 50009)
Beta: Empty (China GB 50009)
Beta: Full (China GB 50009)
EN-2005 and EN-2010 Wind Data
Ref. Wind Velocity Vb,0
Terrain Category
C Dir
C Season
CsCd
Force Coefficient Cf
Base Height
Euro Code Wind Data
Ref. Wind Velocity Vref,0 (Euro Code)
Terrain Category (Euro Code)
C Dir (Euro Code)
C Tem (Euro Code)
C Alt (Euro Code)
G Peak (Euro Code)
Force Coefficient Cf (Euro Code)
Base Height (Euro Code)
Cd (used if > 0.94) (Euro Code)
Beta: Operating (Euro Code)
Beta: Empty (Euro Code)
Beta: Full (Euro Code)
IBC 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 Wind Data
Basic Wind Speed (V)
Terrain Surface Roughness (IBC 2006, IBC 2009, and IBC 2012)
Base Elevation
Importance Factor
Type of Surface
Hill Height [H]
Distance to Site [x]
Crest Distance [Lh]
Type of Hill
Beta: Operating
Beta: Empty
Beta: Full
IS-875 Wind Data
Use IS-875
Importance Factor (IS-875)
Basic Wind Speed (IS-875)
Base Elevation (IS-875)
Wind Zone Number (IS-875)
Risk Factor (IS-875)
Terrain Category (IS-875)
Equipment Class (IS-875)
Topography Factor (IS-875)
Use the Gust Response Factor? (IS-875)
Compute Cf from Table 23? (IS-875)
Beta: Operating (IS-875)
Beta: Empty (IS-875)
Beta: Full (NBC-95)
JPI-7R-35-2004 Wind Data
Design Wind Speed (JPI)
Base Elevation (JPI)
Exposure Constant (JPI)
KBC 2016 Wind Data
Basic Wind Speed (KBC 2016)
Base Elevation
Terrain Surface Roughness (KBC 2016)
Importance Factor [I] (KBC 2016)
Type of Surface (KBC 2016)
Hill Height [H] (KBC 2016)
Horizontal Crest Distance [x]
Crest Distance [Lh] (KBC 2016)
Type of Hill (KBC 2016)
Beta: Operating (KBC 2016)
Beta: Empty (KBC 2016)
Beta: Full (KBC 2016)
Mexico Wind Data
Design Wind Speed (Mexico 1993)
Site Elev Above Sea Level (Mexico 1993)
Base Elevation (hb) (Mexico 1993)
Structure Class (Mexico 1993)
Terrain Category (Mexico 1993)
Year of Analysis
Topographic Factor (Ft) (Mexico 1993)
Damping Factor (Zeta) (Mexico 1993)
Drag Coefficent (Ca) (Mexico 1993)
Strouhal Number (St) (Mexico 1993)
Barometric Height (Omega) (Mexico 1993)
Ambient Temperature (T) (Mexico 1993)
Damping Factor Empty (Zeta) (Mexico 1993)
Damping Factor Full (Zeta) (Mexico 1993)
Mexican Wind Code En Español
NBC-95 and NBC-2005 Wind Data
Reference Velocity Pressure (q)
Design Wind Speed
Importance Factor (Iw)
Base Elevation
Exposure Constant
Surface Roughness
Hill Height [Hh]
Distance to Site [x]
Crest Distance [Lh]
Type of Hill
Beta: Operating
Beta: Empty
Beta: Full
NBC-2010 Wind Data
Reference Velocity Pressure (q)
Design Wind Speed
Importance Factor (Iw)
Base Elevation
Exposure Constant
Surface Roughness
Hill Height [Hh]
Distance to Site [x]
Crest Distance [Lh]
Type of Hill
Beta: Operating
Beta: Empty
Beta: Full
NBC-2015 Wind Data
Reference Velocity Pressure (q)
Design Wind Speed
Importance Factor (lw) (NBC 2015)
Base Elevation
Exposure Constant
Surface Roughness
Hill Height [Hh]
Distance to Site [x]
Crest Distance [Lh]
Type of Hill
Beta: Operating
Beta: Empty
Beta: Full
SANS 10160-3:2010 Wind Data
Percent Wind for Hydrotest
Basic Wind Speed (SANS 10160-3)
Terrain Category (SANS 10160-3)
Base Elevation (SANS 10160-3)
Site Altitude above Sea Level (SANS 10160-3)
Topography Factor (Co) (SANS 10160-3)
Force Coefficient Cf (SANS 10160-3)
Beta: Operating (SANS 10160:3)
Beta: Empty (SANS 10160-3)
Beta: Full (SANS 10160:3)
UBC Wind Data
Design Wind Speed (UBC)
Base Elevation (UBC)
Exposure Constant
Importance Factor
Beta: Operating (UBC)
Beta: Empty (UBC)
Beta: Full (UBC)
Wind Profile Table
Beta: Operating (User Defined)
Beta: Empty (User Defined)
Beta: Full (User Defined)
Seismic Loads (Seismic Data Tab)
Seismic Design Code
Percent Seismic for Hydrotest
AS/NZ 1170.4 Seismic Data
Code Year
Importance Factor (I)
Structural Response Factor (Rf)
Site Factor (S)
Acceleration Coefficient (ax)
Design Category
Probability Factor (kp)
Hazard Factor (Z)
Structural Performance Factor (Sp)
Structural Ductility Factor (mu)
Soil Type
Verify base shear meets 80% criteria, per 6.2.3? (AS/NZ 1170.4)
Kt (AS/NZ 1170.4)
Component Elevation Ratio (hx/hn)
Attachment Amplification Factor (ac)
ASCE-88 Seismic Data
Importance Factor
Soil Type
Horizontal Force Factor
Seismic Zone
ASCE-93 Seismic Data
Seismic Coefficient Av
Seismic Coefficient Cc
Performance Factor
Amplification Factor
ASCE-95 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Force Factor R
Seismic Coefficient Ca
Seismic Coefficient Cv
ASCE 7-98 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Use ASCE-7 2005 Code?
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
Consider Vertical Accelerations (ASCE 7-98)
Force Factor (ASCE 7-98)
Minimum Acceleration Multiplier (ASCE 7-98)
Sds (ASCE 7-98)
Sd1 (ASCE 7-98)
ASCE 7-02/05 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Use ASCE-7 2005 Code?
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
ASCE-2010 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Component Elevation Ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
Consider Vertical Accelerations
Force Factor
Minimum Acceleration Multiplier
Sds
Sd1
Chile NCh2369 Seismic Data
Eff. Max. Ground Acc. (Ao)
Soil Parameter (T')
Soil Parameter (n)
Damping Ratio (Xi)
Response Mod. Factor (R)
Coefficient of Importance (I)
Chile Seismic Code En Español
China GB 50011 Seismic Data
Alpha1 from 5.1.4
DeltaN from 5.2.1
Costa Rica 2002 Seismic Data
Importance Factor (Costa Rica)
Over resistance factor (Costa Rica)
Soil Type (Costa Rica)
Seismic Zone (Costa Rica)
Global Ductility (Costa Rica)
Peak acceleration (Costa Rica)
Spectral Dynamic Factor (Costa Rica)
EN 1998-1:2004 Seismic Data (Help Topic)
Ground Type (EN 1998-1)
Lower Limit Period Acc. Value [Tb] (EN 1998-1)
Upper Limit Period Acc. Value [Tc] (EN 1998-1)
Beginning Displacement Range Value [Td] (EN 1998-1)
Soil Factor [S] (EN 1998-1)
Design Ground Acceleration [ag] (EN 1998-1)
Behavior Factor [q] (EN 1998-1)
% of Horizontal Load Applied to Vertical (EN 1998-1)
G Loading Seismic Data
Importance Factor
Long. Acceleration (Gx), Lateral Acceleration (Gz), and Vertical Acceleration (Gy)
IBC 2000 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
IBC 2003 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
IBC 2006 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
IBC 2009 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
Consider Vertical Accelerations (ASCE 7-98)
Force Factor (ASCE 7-98)
Minimum Acceleration Multiplier (ASCE 7-98)
Sds (ASCE 7-98)
Sd1 (ASCE 7-98)
IBC 2012 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
Consider Vertical Accelerations (ASCE 7-98)
Force Factor (ASCE 7-98)
Minimum Acceleration Multiplier (ASCE 7-98)
Sds (ASCE 7-98)
Sd1 (ASCE 7-98)
IBC 2015 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
Consider Vertical Accelerations (ASCE 7-98)
Force Factor (ASCE 7-98)
Minimum Acceleration Multiplier (ASCE 7-98)
Sds (ASCE 7-98)
Sd1 (ASCE 7-98)
IBC 2018 Seismic Data
Importance Factor I
Response Factor R
Acc. Based Factor Fa
Acc. Based Factor Fv
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. S1
Moment Reduction Value tau
Site Class
Component Elevation ratio z/h
Component Amplification Factor ap
Consider Vertical Accelerations (ASCE 7-98)
Force Factor (ASCE 7-98)
Minimum Acceleration Multiplier (ASCE 7-98)
Sds (ASCE 7-98)
Sd1 (ASCE 7-98)
IS-1893 RSM Seismic Data
IS1893 Code Edition (IS-1893 RSM)
Importance Factor (IS-1893 RSM)
Soil Factor (IS-1893 RSM)
Zone Number (IS-1893 RSM)
Period of Vibration (IS-1893 RSM)
Percent Damping
Overriding "Fo" value if > 0
Soil Type
Force Factor R
Vessel is attached to a building and projects over the roof?
Consider Vertical Accelerations? (IS-1893 RSM)
Optional Sa/g vs. Time Period Input
IS-1893 SCM Seismic Data
Importance Factor (IS-1893 SCM)
Soil Factor (IS-1893 SCM)
Zone Number (IS-1893 SCM)
User Alpha H
KBC 2016 Seismic Data
Importance Factor [I] (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Response Modification Factor (R) (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Site Coefficient for Short Periods Fa (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Site Coefficient for 1 Second Period Fv (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Maximum Effective Ground Acceleration S (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Moment Reduction Value tau (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Site Class (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Component Elevation ratio z/h (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Component Amplification Factor ap (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Consider Vertical Accelerations (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Force Factor (KBC 2016 Seismic)
Minimum Acceleration Multiplier (KBC 2016 Seismic)
SDS (KBC 2016 Seismic)
SD1 (KBC 2016 Seismic)
KHK 2012 Seismic Data
Seismic Level (KHK)
Seismic Zone (KHK)
Soil Profile (KHK)
Importance Class (KHK)
Damping Factor (KHK)
Natural Period (KHK)
Vertical Response Magnification Factor (KHK)
Horizontal Response Magnification Factor (KHK)
Height from Base to Grade (KHK)
Use Article 6 (Modified Seismic Coefficient Method) when Possible (KHK)
Mexico Sismo Seismic Data
Code Year
Seismic Zone
Structure Group
Soil Type
Behavior Factor Q
Effective Absorption Factor
Orthogonal Increase Factor
Maximum Acceleration ao
Design Coefficient c
Control Period Ta
Control Period Tb
Control Period Tc
Spectrum Parameter k
Spectrum Parameter r
Damping Factor
Ductility Factor Q
Overresitance Factor
Specification Factor Fa
Consider the Rotational Force Effect
Site Velocity Vs
Site Factor (Fs)
Mexico Sismo En Español
NBC 1995 Seismic Data
Importance Factor
Soil Type
Force Modification Factor
Acceleration Seismic Zone
Velocity Seismic Zone
NBC 2005 Seismic Data
Importance Factor (IE)
Site Class
Overstrength Factor (Ro)
Ductility Factor (Rd)
Accelerations from Appendix C Division B
Component Elevation Ratio (hx/hn)
Component Amplification Factor (Rp)
Element or Component Factor (Cp)
Component Force Amp. Factor (Ar)
NBC 2010 Seismic Data
Importance Factor (IE)
Site Class
Overstrength Factor (Ro)
Ductility Factor (Rd)
Accelerations from Appendix C Division B
Component Elevation Ratio (hx/hn)
Component Amplification Factor (Rp)
Element or Component Factor (Cp)
Component Force Amp. Factor (Ar)
NBC 2015 Seismic Data
Importance Factor (IE)
Site Class
Overstrength Factor (Ro)
Ductility Factor (Rd)
Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) (2015)
Accelerations from Appendix C Division B
Component Elevation Ratio (hx/hn)
Component Amplification Factor (Rp)
Element or Component Factor (Cp)
Component Force Amp. Factor (Ar)
PDVSA
Characteristic Accel. (a*)
Gamma
Annual Probability
Damping Factor
Ductility Factor
Beta Factor
T* Factor
T+ Factor
Phi Factor
Venezuela Seismic Code En Español
Res. Spectrum Seismic Data
Response Spectrum Name
Importance Factor
Shock Scale Factor X | Y dir
Zero Period Acceleration
Combination Method
Acc. Based factor Fa (Res. Spectrum)
Acc. Based Factor Fv (Res. Spectrum)
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Ss (Res. Spectrum)
Max. Mapped Res. Acc. Sl (Res. Spectrum)
Response Factor R (Res. Spectrum)
Coefficient Cd
Range Type
Ordinate Type
Include Missing Mass Components
Edit / Review Spectrum Points
SANS 10160-4:2010 Seismic Data
Reference Horizontal Peak Ground Acceleration
Ground Type
Behavior Factor
UBC 1994 Seismic Data
Importance Factor
Soil Type
Horizontal Force Factor
Seismic Zone
UBC 1997 Seismic Data
Importance Factor
Seismic Coefficient Ca
Seismic Coefficient Cv
Near Source Factor Nv
Seismic Zone
Force Factor R or Rp
Apply Allowables per 1612.3.2
Component Elevation Ratio hx/hr
Component Amplification Factor ap
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